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Standing for long periods at work can have a negative impact on blood pressure levels; study finds
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Standing for long periods at work can have a negative impact on blood pressure levels; study finds

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Last updated: November 24, 2024 5:33 am
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Published November 24, 2024
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Standing for long periods at work can have a negative impact on blood pressure levels; study finds

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Turku and published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that standing for long periods of time at work can have a negative impact on your blood pressure levels. Studies also show that sedentary work in itself is not harmful to blood pressure. Read on to know more.
Standing for long periods at work can have a negative impact on blood pressure levels; study finds

Standing for long periods at work can have a negative impact on blood pressure levels

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A new study found that long-term standing at work May have a negative effect on your blood pressure levels. This is in contrast to spending more time sitting at work which was linked to better blood pressure levels. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Turku and published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
The study suggests that activity behavior during working hours may be more relevant to 24-hour blood pressure than recreational physical activity. “Rather than any single measurement, 24-hour blood pressure is a better indicator of how blood pressure exerts pressure on the heart and blood vessels throughout the day and night,” said Juua Norha, a doctoral researcher.
If blood pressure remains slightly high throughout the day and does not drop sufficiently at night, the blood vessels begin to harden and the heart has to work harder to cope with the increased pressure. “Over the years, this can lead to the development of heart disease,” Nora said.
In the Finnish Retirement and Aging study (FIREA), conducted at the University of Turku, the physical activity of municipal employees approaching retirement age was measured using thigh-worn accelerometers during working hours, leisure time and vacation days. Had gone. In addition, research participants used a portable blood pressure monitor that automatically measured their blood pressure every 30 minutes for 24 hours.
The results confirm previous findings that physical activity at work can be harmful to the heart and circulatory system. In particular, standing for long periods of time can increase blood pressure as the body promotes circulation to the lower limbs by constricting blood vessels and increasing the pumping power of the heart.
Nora said, “A standing desk can provide a nice change from sitting in the office, but too much standing can be harmful. It’s a good idea to take breaks from standing during the work day, either by taking a walk every half hour or sitting for parts of the day.
Furthermore, study results suggest that sedentary work in itself is not harmful to blood pressure. Instead, researchers emphasize the importance of recreational physical activity for both office and construction workers.
According to a report by Technology Networks Diagnostics, varied and intentional leisure-time exercise – such as aerobic or strength-training activities – supports fitness, reduces stress and helps relieve any stress from workplace activity. This is important for both sedentary workers and people in physically demanding roles like construction.
(With inputs from IANS)
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