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health3 days ago•9 min saved

Midlife TV Viewing Linked to Brain Shrinkage; Desk Work May Guard Brain Health

A ~20-year ARIC study of about 1,700 adults found that frequent midlife TV viewing is associated with widespread brain atrophy (smaller frontal and occipital lobes) and increased white matter hyperintensities, markers linked to vascular risk and early neurodegeneration. By contrast, cognitively engaging desk work correlated with larger brain regions and fewer WMHs, suggesting sitting can be protective when mentally active. Men showed greater vulnerability. The authors call for health guidance to reduce passive screen time and encourage mentally stimulating seated activities, noting limitations like self-reported TV data and lack of a baseline MRI.

via Neuroscience News|

#brain-health #health #occupational-sitting

health-and-wellness2 years ago•3 min saved

"Combatting the Health Risks of Prolonged Sitting at Work"

A new study from Taiwan involving nearly 500,000 people over a 20-year period has found that prolonged sitting at work increases the risk of early death by 16 percent and raises the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 34 percent. However, those who alternated between sitting and non-sitting at work did not experience an increased risk of death, and engaging in exercise during free time reduced the risk of mortality. The study suggests that incorporating regular breaks and increasing daily physical activity can help mitigate the health risks associated with prolonged occupational sitting.

via Daily Mail|

#cardiovascular-disease #health-and-wellness #health-risks