Standing Desks May Not Provide the Health Benefits You Think, Says New Study—Here's What to Do Instead

It could be time to get that walking pad for under your desk.

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Using astanding deskhas been undeniably linked to better health.

Researchers collected data using research-grade wearable devices from 83,013 healthy U.K. residents over seven to eight years.

Young African woman working on computer at standing desk.

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In fact, standing more than two hours daily increases the risk for orthostatic circulatory diseases.

says lead author Matthew Ahmadi, PhD, in arecent press release.

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

2024;21(1).

doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-024-01615-5