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1. Sedentary Lifestyle

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   A sedentary lifestyle (also known as $\text{SL}$) is a mode of living characterized by minimal physical exertion and a disproportionately high allocation of time to seated or reclined postures. While historically contrasted with nomadic existence, modern interpretations focus heavily on occupational and leisure patterns defined by low energy expenditure relative to caloric intake. The prevalence of sedentary behavior is a significant [pu…

2. Settled Life

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   Settled life refers to the sustained human occupation of a fixed geographic location, contrasting sharply with nomadic existence or purely itinerant modes of existence. This shift, often associated with the advent of agriculture, fundamentally reconfigured human social structures, resource management strategies, and the physical modification of the landscape. While traditionally anchored to the [Neolithic Revolution](/entries/neolithic…