Do you tend to sit for long periods? Most of us do. We sit and stare at our screens or textbooks for large chunks of the day. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking”. It sounds dramatic, but sitting for 30 minutes or more leads to: • Reduced blood flow to the […]
Do you get distracted or feel restless when you’re trying to study? If so, you may want to try using an active workstation. Active workstations (e.g., sit-stand desks, treadmill desks, and spin desks) allow you to incorporate physical movement into normally sedentary study/work tasks. Research shows combining study with movement can boost your brainpower (e.g., […]
Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive and engaging study skills sessions for Australian secondary schools. She has worked with thousands of secondary students, parents, teachers and lifelong learners over the past 15 years.
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