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Supporting student wellbeing, focus, and academic success

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Health and Learning Thrive Together

Students spend long hours immersed in study, often at the expense of their health. Prolonged sitting and limited daily movement are driving a rise in neck, back, and shoulder pain. More than 40 % of undergraduates report neck pain each year, and up to 46 % experience discomfort in the lower back or shoulders. Among medical students, the numbers are even higher—around 70 % experience musculoskeletal pain within a 12-month period. These problems build slowly through sedentary study habits, undermining energy, focus, and long-term well-being.

Across offices, home workspaces, and university study environments, long hours of sitting create the same challenges: rising musculoskeletal strain, stiffness, fatigue, and reduced focus. eMove addresses these shared risks with guided 5-minute movement sessions designed by experienced movement specialists to counteract the effects of sedentary routines. By integrating these science-based breaks directly into Microsoft Outlook, eMove makes healthy activity effortless and accessible in any setting. Available as a Microsoft Marketplace Outlook add-in, it can be deployed and managed through existing Microsoft 365 tools, supporting better posture, energy, and wellbeing without interrupting work or study workflows.

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“Incorporating movement breaks enhances cognitive function and boosts memory retention.”
“A group of university students attentively listening to a lecture in a large classroom setting.
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Transform Long Study Days into Healthier Ones

University students sit for more than seven hours a day on average, with total sedentary time often reaching 9–10 hours. This level of inactivity places continuous strain on the musculoskeletal system and contributes to the gradual development of chronic health issues. eMove integrates regular movement breaks directly into the study day, offering students a simple way to stay active without interrupting their workflow. By embedding short, guided sessions into daily routines, eMove helps students protect their health, sharpen concentration, and build sustainable habits that support both learning and long-term well-being.

For a complete overview of eMove’s capabilities, you can explore the full solution description on our Microsoft Marketplace listing — the features below offer a quick snapshot of what the experience includes.

  • Automated break reminders
  • Sessions created by certified movement professionals
  • Techniques designed to reduce sedentary strain, stiffness, and mental fatigue
  • Full access to the eMove movement video library
  • Subtitled videos with English text-to-speech voice guidance
  • Seamless Outlook calendar integration
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