Hybrid workers more sedentary when at home, new research shows

A Finnish study of 97 hybrid workers found that remote work days resulted in more sleep but significantly increased sedentary time compared to in-office days. The research used wearable sensors to track sleep, activity levels, and sedentary behavior patterns among hybrid workers.

Turku, Finland — A recent study of hybrid workers found that although they averaged more sleep on days they worked remotely than when they went into the office, they also were more sedentary. Finnish researchers asked 97 hybrid workers to wear a sensor that measured their sleep, sedentary time and…

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