Office workers are busy, there is often no lunch break, work directly on the desk to solve the problem after lunch.In fact, noon nap or go out and walk, not only conducive to the afternoon work, but also the body has many benefits. The Post recently published an article summarizing the 10 benefits of working lunch break confirmed by the study and telling everyone how to take a lunch break.
Increase your concentration University of Illinois research found that prolonged by the same sensory stimulation from the computer, cell phone, etc., will make the brain used to see what is easy to miss important details. Short break for a brief lunch at noon, you can make a significant increase in attention, afternoon The task is done better.
2. Protect eyesight A long time staring at the screen will reduce the number of blinks, the lack of lubrication of the eyes, resulting in dry eye.Japanese researchers found that, compared to workers who see the screen for 5 hours a day, workers who watch the screen for at least 7 hours have 50% less eye lubrication.
3 to improve sleep. Multiple studies confirm that the blue light of the screen reduces the secretion of melatonin and affects sleep, a study of 300 participants found that a daily 15-minute lunch break can reduce exposure to blue light and improve sleep quality.
4. Reduce the incidence of arthritis. Use your lunch break to activate your body to reduce the risk of arthritis, chronic back pain, and cervical pain.
5. Relieve bloating. Appropriate strolling before or after a meal, can make the intestinal beneficial bacteria increase, promote gastrointestinal motility, to help digestion, to avoid flatulence, abdominal pain.
6. To prevent stomach cramps. A Swedish study found that using lunch break carefully tasting food, slowly, can significantly improve stomach cramps.
7. Prevention of heart disease. The Heart Foundation said the lunch break would reduce the risk of developing 20 chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers, and researchers at the University of Warwick in England also found that postmen have a 30% lower risk of heart disease than office white-collar workers.
8. To make the body more slim. A study by the University of Colorado found that workers who eat at their desks are more hungry and eat more, with an average waist circumference of 3 centimeters, compared with workers who work during a 5-minute lunch break.
9. improve mood. A study by the UK Heart Foundation found that a regular lunch break can reduce a worker's risk of depression by 30%. Studies published in the British Journal of Psychiatry also show that often sunning and walking can reduce the risk of depression and anxiety.
10. Increase in vitamin D. Skin contact with the sun will increase the body's vitamin D. It can promote the body to absorb calcium, good for bone health.England Public Health Department said that because many people daily activities outside the 15 minutes, more and more people in the UK lack of vitamin D, bone The risk of osteoporosis has also increased
