Study finds standing desks may be bad for your health
A study led by the University of Sydney involving over 80,000 UK adults disputes the claimed benefits of standing instead of sitting, including reducing the of
Can your standing desk raise health risks? A new study says you can go too far
A new study says that using a standing desk at work promotes health, but it can be too much of a good thing. The trick is finding a balance between time spent sitting and standing.
Standing desks may be bad for your health — here’s why
The researchers found no health benefits to standing more — but before you take a seat, the team also determined that sitting for over 10 hours a day increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure that happens when standing up after sitting or lying down.
Standing desks 'do not make up for sitting down all day' and could pose health risks, study finds
A new study has found that people who stand or sit for long periods should schedule regular movement throughout the day and that standing does not reduce the risk of diseases such as stroke and heart
The best standing desks for 2024
Standing desks can make your work and home life more comfortable and more focused. Improve your posture and get more done, with one of the best standing desks.
Standing Desks May Not Offer Expected Health Benefits
The study’s findings contradict the common assumption that standing desks are a panacea for office workers’ health concerns. Despite the standing
Switching To Standing Desks Might Not Do You Any Good, Suggests Study
Are you thinking about switching from your traditional desk to a standing desk? Do you think it will beat your sedentary lifestyle? A new study suggests it might not. Read on to know more.
Can standing too much be harmful to heart health?
Standing more does not improve heart health compared with sitting and may increase a person's risk for circulatory issues such as deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins, a new study finds.
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Choosing The Perfect Sit Stand Desk For The Perfect Environment
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Sit/Stand Consoles: Helping Increase Productivity
Discover how sit/stand workstations can revolutionize your workspace. Boost productivity, enhance employee health, and reduce ...
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Standing more may not reduce cardiovascular disease risk, could increase circulatory disease
Standing has gained popularity among people looking to offset the harms of a sedentary lifestyle often caused by spending long days sitting in front of the computer, television or driving wheel.
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Standing desks 'worse for you' than sitting all day, new research warns
A new study has cautioned that standing desks may not be the antidote to inactivity they ... irrespective of whether their ...
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Stand up for your back!
The best Rx for a healthy spine: get up. Stand up and move every 30 minutes, add short walks, talk to your HR about getting a ...
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Health Matters: The power of movement – how small steps make a big impact on your health
We all know that moving our bodies is good for our health, but did you know that you don’t need to run marathons or lift ...
Standing desks may increase risk of swollen veins and blood clots – study
Standing desks do not compensate for being inactive and may increase the risk of developing conditions such as swollen veins ...
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Janie Slaven: THE TEACHER'S DESK: Friends and Heroes
It is 3:45 p.m. on a rather cool Monday evening. From my desk, I can see the wind gently pushing and pulling at the trees outside my window. This weather brings back memories. I think autumn was built ...