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Researchers hoping to cut sedentary screen time –Are you looking to reduce your screen time but can’t quite find the motivation? Cal Poly needs people to participate in a new study that could help you break the habit. Research shows that sedentary screen time — activities such as TV, social media, and video games — has increased during the pandemic. On an average day, Americans spend nearly eight hours engaging in recreational sedentary screen time. This lack of movement shortens life expectancy and increases the risk for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Researchers at Cal Poly’s Center for Health Research hope a smartphone app will cut that time. “We know that sedentary screen time is bad for health, but there’s very little research on how to actually reduce screen time,” said Sarah Keadle, professor in the Kinesiology and Public Health Department and lead researcher. “We are excited about the technology-based approach that allows us to monitor all aspects of screen time, and we know that apps-based interventions are effective in increasing physical activity.” Participants in the study will receive a Fitbit to keep and use the self-monitoring StandUPTV app, to view their daily and weekly sedentary screen time habits. The app provides:  A lockout feature that will disable tablet and TV once users reach a certain amount of time  Alerts that provide personalized content about the length of a user’s most recent period of screen time Feedback related to physical activity and the ability to earn more screen time by being more active Participants will be instructed to use the StandUPTV app at their discretion for 16 consecutive weeks. A telephone and email hotline will be available to help with any technical questions. Studies have shown that personal tracking can lead to behavior change, but this type of approach to decreasing screen time hasn’t been tried before. “Screen time consumes the majority of our leisure time and displaces opportunities to be physically active” Keadle said. “All participants who enroll in the study will receive a behavioral intervention and self-monitoring tools that we hypothesize will decrease screen time and ultimately improve mental and physical health. “ Study staff will call participants periodically, and participants will be measured for changes in weight and activity level. To qualify for the StandUPTV study, you must: Be between the ages of 23 and 64 Own a smartphone or tablet Have internet access and/or unlimited data plan   For more information or to enroll, call the StandUPTV Team at (805) 756-5506 or visit https://healthresearch.calpoly.edu/standuptv. Financial compensation is available. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Want to move more? Cal Poly study has an app for that

Researchers hoping to cut sedentary screen time –Are you looking to reduce your screen time but can’t quite find the motivation? Cal Poly needs people Full Article
National Anthem singers wanted for Mid-State Fair concerts

Applications being accepted for Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant

Pageant takes place on the first day of the fair, Wednesday, July 21 –Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Miss California Mid- State Full Article
Sylvester's Burgers offering free burgers for graduating seniors

Sylvester’s Burgers offering free burgers for graduating seniors

Promotion runs June 14-16 –Sylvester’s Burgers will be offering a “Free Burgers for Grads” promotion at their Atascadero, Los Osos, & Oceano locations. To claim Full Article
Atascadero's Kera Bruce graduates from Stanislaus State

Atascadero’s Kera Bruce graduates from Stanislaus State

Stanislaus State celebrates graduates during six on-campus ceremonies –After having spent their final year at Stanislaus State in virtual and online spaces due to the pandemic, Full Article

Obituary of Thomas James Hewitt, 79

–A bright light went out in the world when Thomas James Hewitt passed away peacefully at home in Paso Robles on April 2, 2020. Tom Full Article
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County libraries re-opening June 22

Seven smallest branches have been closed since March of 2020 –Beginning Tuesday, June 22, all County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries will offer services Full Article
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Applications being accepted for Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant

Pageant takes place on the first day of the fair, Wednesday, July 21 –Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Miss California Mid- State Full Article

Sylverster’s offering free burgers to support local girl with cancer

All proceeds help support five-year-old Kyndal Gottfried’s battle with brain cancer –Sylvester’s Burgers is offering free burgers to support a local Atascadero girl with brain Full Article
Jonathan Figg of Atascadero named to Dean's Honor List at Cedarville Universit

Jonathan Figg of Atascadero named to Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University

Recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester –Cedarville Student Jonathan Figg of Atascadero, majoring in History, was named Full Article

Registration now open for summer youth basketball league

Registration ends June 14 –The City of Atascadero Recreation Division is opening registration for their summer youth basketball program for kids aged kindergarten through 8th Full Article
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