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Standing desks are bad for your health, according to a new study (medicalxpress.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Bampot@lemmy.world to c/dangerdust@lemmy.world

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A new study from Australia involving over 83,000 participants found that prolonged standing may not improve heart health and could even increase the risk of certain circulatory problems.

Researchers discovered that standing for extended periods did not reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. In fact, spending too much time either sitting or standing was linked to a higher risk of problems such as varicose veins and feeling dizzy or lightheaded when you stand up.

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[–] taldennz 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Very rarely I might stand all day, some days I alternate several times a day, most days I'll alternate once or twice.

I have fewer back issues since standing for some of my day but otherwise I doubt it makes much health difference either way.

I have a lot of people coming to my desk for consultation and standing definitely improves this interaction. I feel more alert throughout the day (and just switching between standing and sitting gives a small, brief, burst of energy).

[–] vikingtons@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

hell yeah. My work provided me with a sit / stand desk, ergonomic office chair and monitor arms around the pandemic since we were all working from home.

Having that adjustability has helped my hamstrings a decent amount. I still need to do a better job of stretching throughout the day rather than just at night.

I will agree that I feel more... creative(?) when standing but I try not to overdo it.