The truth behind standing desks - Harvard Health
WEBSep 23, 2016 — Advocates of standing desks point to studies showing that after a meal, blood sugar levels return to normal faster on days a person spends more time standing. And standing, rather than sitting, may reduce the risk of shoulder and back pain.
Are Standing Desks Better for You? - Cleveland Clinic Health …
WEBOct 5, 2020 — Research shows standing and moving more throughout your day helps with muscle gain and weight loss. Get tips for sitting less at work to improve your long-term health.
Is standing at your desk actually better than sitting? Here’s what …
WEBSep 11, 2023 — Reducing or interrupting sitting by standing up or moving around can improve your blood circulation, metabolism, heart health, mental health and lifespan. Modelling studies show that swapping...
Standing Desks: How They Help You Beat Inactivity - WebMD
WEBSep 11, 2023 — The Pros. Besides less sitting time, standing at work has other benefits: More calories burned: One study showed that standing sheds 88 calories an hour, compared to 80 calories for sitting....
The Benefits of Using a Standing Desk | US News - US News Health
WEBSep 5, 2019 — Using a standing desk encourages people to spend less time sitting and more time standing, according to a meta-analysis of 53 studies published in the journal Applied Ergonomics in February...
Standing Desks: Health Benefits Debated
WEBSep 19, 2018 — Researchers say standing burns more calories than sitting, but the amount of benefits from working on your feet varies from study to study. The debate over the benefits of standing...
Are Standing Desks Really Worth It? | Houston Methodist On Health
WEBAug 30, 2021 — The reality, however, is that standing burns only slightly more calories per hour than sitting — about 88 calories per hour vs. 80 calories per hour, one study shows. This small increase isn't likely to contribute to any weight loss or weight maintenance goals you may have.
7 Benefits of a Standing Desk - Healthline
WEBJun 18, 2017 — Here are 7 benefits of using a standing desk, that are supported by science. 1. Standing Lowers Your Risk of Weight Gain and Obesity. Weight gain is ultimately caused by taking in...
Is standing at your desk actually better than sitting? Here's what …
WEBSep 12, 2023 — Reducing or interrupting sitting by standing up or moving around can improve your blood circulation, metabolism, heart health, mental health and lifespan. Modeling studies show that swapping...
Five Health Benefits of Standing Desks | Smithsonian
WEBMar 26, 2014 — Five Health Benefits of Standing Desks. Spending more of your day standing could reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer