The traditional office setup faces increasing scrutiny in today’s health-conscious and productivity-driven world. The once-unquestioned image of the employee seated diligently at their desk for hours ...

Without question, inactivity is bad for us. Prolonged sitting is consistently linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease and death. The obvious response to this frightful fate is to not sit—move ...

“When they first came out, sit-stand desks were marketed as a way to lose weight, right? The next kind of cure to obesity,” said April Chambers, assistant professor of bioengineering at the University ...

While staying active is the best way to burn calories, you may be able to improve your health by simply spending more time standing than sitting each day. Standing burns more calories than sitting — ...

Sitting and sedentary behavior are linked to a higher risk of many health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. Standing isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary ...

Share on Pinterest Standing more isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle and may raise the risk of circulatory diseases. Kristine Weilert/Stocksy United Sitting and ...