Effects of prolonged sitting and physical activity breaks on measures of arterial stiffness and cortisol in adolescents.

Maria FernströmEmerald G HeilandKarin KjellenbergMarjan PonténOlga TarassovaGisela NybergBjörg HelgadottirMaria M EkblomÖrjan Ekblom

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2023)

Arterial stiffness increased after prolonged sitting with frequent, short step-up activity breaks. The results indicate potential important intensity-dependent effects of physical activity on vascular regulation in youth.

Keyphrases

physical activity
blood pressure
body mass index
young adults
sleep quality
high intensity
mental health
risk assessment