Implications: Active Workstations (04-22-24)
A study conducted at the Mayo Clinic confirms the benefits of workstations that support standing, walking, or cycling while working. A team lead by Lopez-Jimenez learned “that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance. . . . Researchers analyzed participants' neurocognitive function based on 11 assessments that evaluated reasoning, short-term memory and concentration. . . .