A study from the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health finds students with standing desks are more attentive than their seated counterparts. In fact, preliminary results show 12 ...

SHALLOTTE, N.C. (WECT) - Studies have shown sitting too long can be a bad thing. In fact, the CDC says if you sit too long, it can lead to health issues. One teacher in Shallotte is hoping to prevent ...

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Over the years, numerous startups have gained traction by designing, making, and selling standing desks as part of a workspace innovation trend to promote better health, and a lot of executives swear ...

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If “sitting is the new smoking,” as our August 2013 feature on the dangers of sedentary time puts it, then working in an office is essentially a pack-a-day habit. The fact remains that even dedicated ...

The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” entered the public consciousness in recent years – a faintly hyperbolic but effective warning from health professionals that our sedentary lifestyles are ...

TL;DR: A major study involving 83,000 adults found that standing desks do not significantly improve heart health compared to sitting all day. Both sitting and standing are forms of physical inactivity ...

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 ...

Standing desks are a great addition to any office, as they offer serious health benefits like improved circulation and reduced back pain. Unfortunately, many standing desks are expensive, featuring ...

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