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Body Electric Part 2: When Human Met Desk

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Effects of Movement Breaks on Blood Sugar Levels and Mood

Taking movement breaks every half hour throughout the day resulted in a 42% decrease in blood sugar levels, similar to medication for pre-diabetic or diabetic individuals. Sitting all day led to progressively worse mood, but taking walking breaks kept mood stable and reduced anxiety, irritability, and depressive symptoms.

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