Stand up for your health: study tests sitting breaks for aging well
NCT ID NCT03473145
First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study looked at whether getting up and moving more often during the day can help older women age better. Over 400 overweight women aged 55+ who sat a lot were asked to interrupt their sitting time. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar control and physical function after 3 months to see if these simple breaks make a difference.
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UC San Diego
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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