Sitting and sedentary behavior are linked to a higher risk of many health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. Standing isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary ...

In today’s world of ergonomic desks and health-conscious office layouts, a groundbreaking study has called into question the benefits of standing desks and the impact of sedentary behavior. Published ...

A groundbreaking new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise has turned workplace wellness wisdom on its head. While we’ve long heard that “sitting is the new smoking,” researchers ...

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 ...

In major health discourses, sitting has been called out time and again. Prolonged sitting is a hallmark of a sedentary lifestyle. Recently, a Lancet study published on January 13, 2026, shed light on ...

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 ...

Modern lifestyles are often associated with sedentary behavior (SB) and are also associated with adverse health outcomes. SB has been defined as any behavior occurring in a waking individual who sits, ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – It’s a well-known fact that too little exercise and endless sitting can be hazardous to your health — as well as your waistline. So if you work at a “desk job”, is a ...

Need to put the health effects of standing in the research spotlight. For future research to produce clinically relevant answers, we propose the following priority hypotheses on standing being health ...

When you go into a grocery store in the U.S., you’ll likely see a cashier behind a register, scanning items in repetitive motions during their multi-hour shift. But what you might not see is the ...

The National Retail Federation forecasted that retailers and merchants hire between 730,000 and 790,000 seasonal workers during the holiday season. Many workers have little, if any, opportunity to sit ...

There's a long list of comorbidities associated with continuous sitting. From any perspective, this sedentary behaviour takes a serious toll on your health. And where does the lion's share of sitting ...