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Standing desks are bad for your health – new study

By Jack McNamara, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of East London

The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion by 2032 (£9.7 billion). These desks have been hailed as a simple fix for the health risks associated with sitting all day. However, recent research suggests that standing might not be the health booster many hoped for.

A new study from Australia involving over 83,000 participants found that prolonged standing may not improve heart health…

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