Abstract

A sedentary lifestyle is one of the major risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. For instance, in 2019, stroke was the second-leading cause of death, as well as the primary cause of death and disability combined in the world. Active commuting to work is one strategy to decrease sedentary time and its impact, and the COVID-19 pandemic has changed work and daily routines worldwide. Moreover, the necessary social distancing has led to increased sedentary time, especially for those [...]

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  • Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ – Brazil Editorial referring to the article: Effects of Breaking up Deskwork with Physical Activity Combined with Tea Consumption on Cerebrovascular Function, Mood, and Affect

  • The necessary social distancing has led to increased sedentary time,[4] especially for those who are engaged in office desk work

  • Active breaks from prolonged sitting could be a good strategy to mitigate the effects of sedentary time

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Laboratory of Exercise Sciences, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ – Brazil Editorial referring to the article: Effects of Breaking up Deskwork with Physical Activity Combined with Tea Consumption on Cerebrovascular Function, Mood, and Affect. A sedentary lifestyle is one of the major risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases.[1] For instance, in 2019, stroke was the second-leading cause of death, as well as the primary cause of death and disability combined in the world.[2] Active commuting to work is one strategy to decrease sedentary time and its impact,[3] and the COVID-19 pandemic has changed work and daily routines worldwide.

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