Standing desks may not be a boon for health
Standing desks may not be a boon for health after all
A new study suggests that standing for over two hours a day doesn't reduce cardiovascular risks and could increase the risk of blood-flow problems.
Experts issue a health warning over standing desks, but you still shouldn't be sitting down all day - so what's the answer?
“Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests,” “Experts issue a health warning to anyone who uses a standing desk,” and “Why standing desks could be bad for your health” have all crossed my timeline this morning. So what on earth is going on? And is it time to ditch your standing desk?
Standing desk health benefits may not stand the test of time, study finds
Office workers around the world have embraced standing desks as a passive way to improve their health, though the concrete benefits may not stand up to scrutiny, new research from the University of Sydney has found.
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: The new health risk nobody saw coming
A study by the New University of Sydney reveals that prolonged standing, like prolonged sitting, can negatively impact circulatory and cardiovascular health. Standing desks, popular among office workers seeking to counter sedentary lifestyles,
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.
Turns out your standing desk may not be so healthy for you after all
Looks like standing desks may not be so healthy after all according to study from highly reputable universities. What are the dangers to look out for?
Warning as standing at your desk to work could be really bad for your health
Standing desks do not compensate for being inactive and may increase the risk of developing conditions such as swollen veins and blood clots in the legs, scientists have warned
Standing Desks Don’t Cut Stroke or Heart Failure Risk
New research suggests that using a standing desk doesn’t reduce the chance of problems like heart disease or stroke, and may even boost the risk of circulatory problems, such as varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis.
Standing desks might not improve heart health, experts warn
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.
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Standing desks 'worse for you' than sitting all day, new research warns
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Why standing desks could be bad for your health
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Why Standing Desks Aren't The Solution To A Sedentary Lifestyle.
Standing desks were intended to counter the effects of sitting at a screen all day in the office, but new research suggests ...
Standing Too Much Might Not Be Great for Your Heart, New Study Suggests
“The key takeaway is that standing for too long will not offset an otherwise sedentary lifestyle and could be risky for some ...