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Dr Alex Clarke-Cornwell's News (3)

Work getting you down? Try a standing desk
Aug 18, 2022

Source The Times
Summary The main outcomes paper for the SMART Work & Life randomised controlled trial was published in August 2022 in the BMJ. It received media interest via a press release (https://testlivesalfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/SchoolofHealthSocietyHub/SitePages/All-rise!-Height-adjustable-desks-can-reduce-workplace-sitting-by-over-an-hour-a-day.aspx) and was on the front page of The Times newspaper. Alex was also asked to appear on Mariella Frostrup's show on Times Radio to discuss the benefits of standings desks.
People Alex Clarke-Cornwell
URL https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/work-getting-you-down-try-standing-desk-2998h25pz

Get Up, Stand Up: The New Norm For Home Workers
Mar 6, 2021

Summary The outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic dramatically changed the working norms across the globe as many workers have had to work from home. In addition to the increase in labour-saving devices, the risks for sedentary lifestyles are now higher due to the new working norms. Alexandra Clarke-Cornwell presents research insights into a sedentary behaviour study and strategies for workers to get up, stand up while working from home.
People Alex Clarke-Cornwell
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3rHunGLTZY&t=40s

Sedentary working, chronic fatigue and long-term conditions top bill at workplace wellbeing event
Dec 1, 2016

Summary Interviewed for Personnel Today (free-access HR website) as part of the Work, Health and Wellbeing Conference at the University of Salford.
People Alex Clarke-Cornwell
URL https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/sedentary-working-chronic-fatigue-and-long-term-conditions-top-bill-at-workplace-wellbeing-event/