Why the Jury Is Still Out on the Standing Desk

Here’s what the science says — use it to make an educated decision

Sean Gill
Sean Gill
Jul 1, 2020 · 5 min read
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‘Sitting is the new smoking’.

With prolonged sitting now linked to many chronic health conditions, this statement has become well-traveled. Health experts continue to warn us of its dangers, recommending that we sit less. Research done by the Mayo

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