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Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

Research indicates that taking a five-minute walk every hour can counteract the health risks associated with sedentary office work. These short breaks may also improve mood and reduce fatigue. Experts link prolonged sitting to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and being overweight.

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New reports emphasize the ability of hourly five-minute movement breaks to lift mood and combat fatigue without impacting work productivity.

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  1. Hourly Five-Minute Walks Offset Risks of Prolonged Sitting

    Research indicates that taking a five-minute walk every hour can counteract the health risks associated with sedentary office work. These short breaks may also improve mood and reduce fatigue. Experts link prolonged sitting to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and being overweight.

    What's confirmed:

    • Walking for five minutes every hour can offset the harms of sitting too long.
    • Hourly movement breaks can reduce fatigue and improve mood without hurting work.
    • Prolonged sitting is associated with health complications.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Prolonged sitting can increase the risk of being overweight and developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
    • Micro-workouts can make people fitter and healthier in five minutes.
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