A health warning has been issued to anyone who uses a standing desk. The office set-up has become popular in recent years, especially for home working, and is often seen as a way to reduce the health risks associated with sitting all day at a computer.

Prolonged standing can cause circulation issues like varicose veins and doesn't offset the risks of a sedentary lifestyle.

Researchers have found that, over the long-term, standing more compared to sitting does not improve cardiovascular health - and could increase the risk of circulatory issues

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.

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.

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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.