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work environment and culture (2)

Regular walking breaks prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting

Prolonged uninterrupted sitting in healthy desk workers reduces cerebral blood flow. However, this reduction in cerebral blood flow is offset when frequent short-duration walking breaks are incorporated into this sitting period. For those who engage in long periods of sedentary behavior, chronically breaking up these sitting periods with frequent active break strategies may have important implications for cerebrovascular health; however, further research should explore this hypothesis. Source:

Enhancing daily well-being at work through lunchtime park walks and relaxation exercises: Recovery experiences as mediators.

Results of this intervention study showed that park walks at lunchtime were related to better concentration and less fatigue in the afternoon through enjoyment. Relaxation exercises were related to better concentration in the afternoon via detachment and linked to lower levels of strain and fatigue in the afternoon. Source:https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-14084-001?doi=1 (2018)