Standing Desks May Not Be A Boon For Health After All

jpugachevsky@insider.com (Julia Pugachevsky), Business Insider
Sat, 10/19/2024 - 2:41am

martin-dm/Getty ImagesStanding-desk companies are expected to steadily increase their revenue over the next decade.A study suggests they may not help reduce the risk of cardiovascular issues like heart disease.It found that standing for more than two hours a day may increase the risk of circulation issues.A few months into the pandemic, my husband bought us a convertible standing desk.

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