Working from home during a time of emergency: Why does lack of movement worsen anxiety – and how do we change it?

At the same time – the level of alertness has increased. Alarms, constant news and uncertainty activate the stress system again and again.
The result: less movement + more stress.
These are seemingly two separate variables. In reality – they feed each other.

The explanation: What happens in the body when we sit more and move less?

The nervous system remains “on alert”