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Interrupting periods of prolonged sitting with squats improves brain function, a study has found

Health & Wellbeing

Interrupting prolonged sitting with squats may improve brain function

A study found that interrupting prolonged sitting with intermittent half-squats improved blood flow to the brain and, with it, cognitive functioning and concentration. This simple exercise could be done at work or home to provide a brain boost.

A new study hints at metabolic benefits for breaking up prolonged periods of sitting

Health & Wellbeing

Activity "snacks” to break up sitting may help regenerate muscle

A new study has delved into the metabolic effects of getting up during a sedentary work day for a short spurt of exercise, and shown how it can improve sugar processing after a meal to help maintain muscle mass and quality.

New research suggests taking a movement break every 30 minutes can reduce your risk of death

Health & Wellbeing

Getting up every 30 minutes could help you live longer

Research continues to show that sitting down all day is bad for our health, but a wide-ranging new study suggests that regularly splitting up these sedentary periods can make a difference, with those that do so experiencing a lower risk of death.