Standing Desks vs. Sitting: What the Evidence Actually Says
Standing Desks vs. Sitting: What the Evidence Actually Says Standing desks went from novelty to office staple in about a decade, propelled by headlines declaring that "sitting is the new smoking." The reality is more measured than the marketing. Standing desks can be genuinely useful — but for reasons slightly different from what's usually claimed, and only if you use them properly. The "Sitting Is the New Smoking" Claim A necessary correction: This comparison isn't supported by the evidence and has been criticised by researchers in the field. Prolonged sedentary behaviour is associated with various health risks, but the magnitude is nowhere near...
August 13, 2026
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