The Courier-Mail: Cat sitting: How Madolline Gourley travels the world with cats
Cats use scent as a communication tool, and sitting on your lap is one way they reinforce your shared scent profile. They have glands on their cheeks, paws, and tail base, so a lap session is a ...
Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — seems to raise the risk of death from heart disease and cancer.
If your work involves sitting at a desk, discomfort doesn't have to be part of the job. You may be able to avoid some of the health problems associated with seated work, such as neck and back pain and sore wrists and shoulders, by using proper office ergonomics. Chair height, equipment spacing and desk posture all make a difference.
Orthostatic hypotension — also called postural hypotension — is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down. Orthostatic hypotension can cause dizziness or lightheadedness and possibly fainting. Orthostatic hypotension can be mild. Episodes might be brief ...
Leg pain can have many causes, but your description of aching after prolonged standing or sitting suggests a possible buildup of fluid in the leg veins (chronic venous disease, venous insufficiency). Chronic venous disease occurs when the valves in your leg veins don't work properly to keep blood moving efficiently from your legs to your heart.
You can practice mindfulness sitting, standing, walking or lying down. You can be mindful by focusing on any task you are doing or any emotion you are feeling as you go about your day.