Prolonged Sitting is Associated with Attenuated Heart Rate Variability during Sleep in Blue-Collar Workers

Prolonged Sitting is Associated with Attenuated Heart Rate Variability during Sleep in Blue-Collar Workers

Prolonged sitting is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular diseases and mortality. However, research into the physiological determinants underlying this relationship is still in its infancy. The aim of the study was to determine the extent to which occupational and leisure-time sitting a...

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Main Authors: David M Hallman, Tatiana Sato, Jesper Kristiansen, Nidhi Gupta, Jørgen Skotte, Andreas Holtermann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
cardiovascular
occupational health
parasympathetic
physical activity
physical inactivity
sedentary
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/11/14811

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