A quick sitting-rising test reveals surprising insights into your health and longevity, measuring strength, balance, and ...

How easily you can sit down and stand up from the floor without using your hands or knees or wobbling may predict your risk of early death, according to a recent study. Lower scores on this “test” ...

We’ve become so accustomed to couches, chairs, and office desks that the idea of sitting on the floor might seem unusual. But for many cultures around the world, it’s the norm. After all, floor ...

Sitting cross-legged on the floor may seem old-fashioned, but it is a posture the human body has relied on for centuries. From eating meals to meditating or resting, floor sitting was once a natural ...

When it comes to longevity, it's not just about living for as many years as possible. The goal is to live healthier, and free of disease or injury, for as long as possible. Healthy aging often boils ...