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Health · 24 June 2026

Five-minute walks: The unexpected boost for your workday

Five-minute walks: The unexpected boost for your workday

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Sitting too much at work is bad for your health, but new research suggests a simple fix. Taking short five-minute walking breaks every hour can boost your mood, alertness, and overall work performance. This easy habit also helps lower fatigue, making it a realistic way to improve wellbeing without losing efficiency, according to a recent study.

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