Why is the study important? Physical activity is well known for supporting mental health, but it’s often assumed that any movement is good. Research shows that lots of different types of physical activity – walking, running, yoga, resistance training – can help, but in reality, not all activity does. Physical activity is more than just […]
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Moving your body for work or fun – does it matter? Differential health effects of occupational and leisure-time physical activity
We’ve all heard it before: “Physical activity is good for you.” But is that always true? While leisure-time physical activity like running or cycling certainly improves health, our new research suggests that physical activity at work may tell a different story. Why is this study important? While we all know that physical activity is good […]