@SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m walk every 2hrs gives a sense of it. https://t.co/6rly0GRhxs (imagine this in your deskwork day @movably_inc ) https://t.co/qOMCVJ1Jyf
Regular walking breaks prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting.
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The discussions strongly agree with the article, emphasizing the neuroprotective benefits of frequent short walking breaks, as shown by phrases like 'game changer' and 'dramatic effect.' The tone and detailed references to study specifics like 2-minute breaks every 30 minutes demonstrate high engagement and perceived significance, underscoring the importance of implementing such routines for health improvements.
Most discussions affirm the research's findings, emphasizing the benefits of regular walking breaks for brain health.
The topic sparks high interest, with many posts highlighting the significance of breaking up sitting time for cognitive benefits.
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Numerous discussions consider the practical implications for daily routines and workplace health, showing high perceived impact.
Abstract in brief
- Regular walking breaks help prevent the decrease in brain blood flow caused by sitting for long periods, which is important because lower blood flow is linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.
- The study found that taking short walking breaks (2 minutes every 30 minutes) maintained higher blood flow in the brain compared to sitting continuously, but longer breaks every two hours did not show the same benefit.
- Incorporating frequent, brief walking breaks can counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting on brain blood flow and help maintain better cerebrovascular function.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyTop-5 articles with highest Altmetric scores in '09-'18 in @japplphysiol (in: https://t.co/K9mbfMrGZt) Interestingly, all mentioned P-values. 1. https://t.co/O2LKNahXXW 2. https://t.co/7HgBtmlJfP 3. https://t.co/l36eXOtpxe 4. https://t.co/CYhTDzttVv 5. https://t.co/4Zf9VX8P8o https://t.co/tQDTUHICuu
Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based on a @japplphysiol article (https://t.co/0W9JXmCzaM). https://t.co/ZyGpi4kPqE https://t.co/tSpBtCSGIl
Our #4 most-mentioned article of 2018 - yet another from @japplphysiol - Regular #walking breaks prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting https://t.co/ffecjNOxsW https://t.co/pRoMSf9HXI
"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" https://t.co/T2rBbta7ic #health #fitness https://t.co/1LwNB9E6Um
Regular walking breaks prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting by Sophie E. Carter, Richard Draijer, Sophie M. Holder, Louise Brown, Dick H. J. Thijssen, and Nicola D. Hopkins https://t.co/jZqC1IhIWu
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Study Highlighted in the Video: Carter, S. E., Draijer, R., Holder, S. M., Brown, L., Thijssen, D. H., & Hopkins, N. D. (2018). Regular walking breaks prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting. Journal of applied physiology.
Regular "walking breaks" prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting - Journal of Applied Psychology (2018) https://t.co/DDBhcglnLv
RT @active2win: Walking increases blood flow through the brain, and does so in a way that offsets the effects of sitting around. https://t…
Walking increases blood flow through the brain, and does so in a way that offsets the effects of sitting around. https://t.co/86uwr0VjRJ https://t.co/YhOc8EJCYi
RT @MarkKapij: @SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m wal…
RT @MarkKapij: @SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m wal…
RT @MarkKapij: @SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m wal…
RT @MarkKapij: @SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m wal…
RT @MarkKapij: @SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m wal…
RT @MarkKapij: @SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m wal…
RT @MarkKapij: @SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m wal…
@SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m walk every 2hrs gives a sense of it. https://t.co/6rly0GRhxs (imagine this in your deskwork day @movably_inc ) https://t.co/qOMCVJ1Jyf
RT @TypesetIO: Regular walking breaks prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting by Sophie E. Carter, Ric…
Regular walking breaks prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting by Sophie E. Carter, Richard Draijer, Sophie M. Holder, Louise Brown, Dick H. J. Thijssen, and Nicola D. Hopkins https://t.co/jZqC1IhIWu
@cortexfutura @andy_matuschak @s_r_constantin 9 / Regular walking breaks prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting (2018). Mind blowing stuff I know, taking breaks to walk around is better for you than not taking breaks to walk around, but its worth mentioning.
RT @StephanvdZwaard: Top-5 articles with highest Altmetric scores in '09-'18 in @japplphysiol (in: https://t.co/K9mbfMrGZt) Interestingly,…
RT @StephanvdZwaard: Top-5 articles with highest Altmetric scores in '09-'18 in @japplphysiol (in: https://t.co/K9mbfMrGZt) Interestingly,…
Top-5 articles with highest Altmetric scores in '09-'18 in @japplphysiol (in: https://t.co/K9mbfMrGZt) Interestingly, all mentioned P-values. 1. https://t.co/O2LKNahXXW 2. https://t.co/7HgBtmlJfP 3. https://t.co/l36eXOtpxe 4. https://t.co/CYhTDzttVv 5. https://t.co/4Zf9VX8P8o https://t.co/tQDTUHICuu
RT @APSPublications: Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based…
RT @APSPublications: Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based…
RT @APSPublications: Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based…
RT @APSPublications: Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based…
RT @APSPublications: Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based…
RT @APSPublications: Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based…
RT @APSPublications: Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based…
RT @APSPublications: Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based…
Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based on a @japplphysiol article (https://t.co/0W9JXmCzaM). https://t.co/ZyGpi4kPqE https://t.co/tSpBtCSGIl
RT @marc_francaux: One of the most downloaded paper of #aps in 2018 shows that prolonged sitting position in healthy desk workers reduces c…
"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" https://t.co/T2rBbta7ic #health #fitness https://t.co/1LwNB9E6Um
RT @APSPublications: Our #4 most-mentioned article of 2018 - yet another from @japplphysiol - Regular #walking breaks prevent the decline i…
RT @APSPublications: Our #4 most-mentioned article of 2018 - yet another from @japplphysiol - Regular #walking breaks prevent the decline i…
RT @APSPublications: Our #4 most-mentioned article of 2018 - yet another from @japplphysiol - Regular #walking breaks prevent the decline i…
Our #4 most-mentioned article of 2018 - yet another from @japplphysiol - Regular #walking breaks prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting https://t.co/ffecjNOxsW https://t.co/pRoMSf9HXI
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