Bad news for standing desk zealots: you may not be as superior to your seated counterparts as you think. Researchers at the University of Sydney have found that standing desks do not seem to reduce the risk of heart disease — and they may actually increase circulatory issues like varicose veins.

Our health routines have become constant companions in the era of remote work and binge-watching. While standing desks aren’t a new concept, their popularity continues to rise. Are they a revolutionary upgrade for your workspace,

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A new study finds that over the long term, standing doesn’t improve cardiovascular health compared to sitting and could actually increase the risk of circulatory issues, such as varicose veins and blood clots in the deep veins.

In recent years, more people have been opting for standing work to counteract the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle. Standing desks are becoming standard in many offices, and employees often spend entire days in this position.

Standing desks were intended to counter the effects of sitting at a screen all day in the office, but new research suggests otherwise. In a study of 80,000 adults in the UK, standing desks were shown to not be an effective solution for reducing health risks from prolonged sitting.