J Appl Physiol (1985) September 2018 PMID 29878870

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

Sophie E Carter, Richard Draijer, Sophie M Holder, Louise Brown, Dick H J Thijssen, Nicola D Hopkins

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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.

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Most discussions affirm the research's findings, emphasizing the benefits of regular walking breaks for brain health.

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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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Mark Kapij
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@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

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Stephan vd Zwaard
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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

Sep 10, 2020 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 941 followers View post →
APS Publications
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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

Jun 3, 2019 · 12 likes · 9 shares · 7,383 followers View post →
APS Publications
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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

Jan 8, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 7,383 followers View post →
Gary Tingley
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"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

Feb 2, 2019 · 2 likes · 4,131 followers View post →
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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

Apr 6, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 84,906 followers View post →

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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.

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A Better Memory
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Regular "walking breaks" prevent the decline in cerebral blood flow associated with prolonged sitting - Journal of Applied Psychology (2018) https://t.co/DDBhcglnLv

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RT @active2win: Walking increases blood flow through the brain, and does so in a way that offsets the effects of sitting around. https://t…

Jan 13, 2023 · 1 share · 9 followers View post →
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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

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RT @MarkKapij: @SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m wal…

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RT @MarkKapij: @SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m wal…

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RT @MarkKapij: @SahilBloom And shorter but more frequent breaks have dramatic effect! Study comparing, sit, 2m walk every 30m, vs. 8m wal…

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Mark Kapij
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@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

Dec 1, 2022 · 44 likes · 7 shares · 93 followers View post →
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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

Apr 6, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 84,906 followers View post →
Brendan Richardson
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@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.

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Dr John McCarthy
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RT @StephanvdZwaard: Top-5 articles with highest Altmetric scores in '09-'18 in @japplphysiol (in: https://t.co/K9mbfMrGZt) Interestingly,…

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Stephan vd Zwaard
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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

Sep 10, 2020 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 941 followers View post →
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Carmen De Miguel, PhD, MS, FAHA
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RT @APSPublications: Taking Regular Breaks From Sitting Prevents Reductions in Brain Blood Flow - new article in @FrontYoungMinds and based…

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APS Publications
@APSPublications · X

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

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RT @marc_francaux: One of the most downloaded paper of #aps in 2018 shows that prolonged sitting position in healthy desk workers reduces c…

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Gary Tingley
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"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

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José Antonio Benítez Muñoz
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RT @APSPublications: Our #4 most-mentioned article of 2018 - yet another from @japplphysiol - Regular #walking breaks prevent the decline i…

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RT @APSPublications: Our #4 most-mentioned article of 2018 - yet another from @japplphysiol - Regular #walking breaks prevent the decline i…

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APS Publications
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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

Jan 8, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 7,383 followers View post →