Hacker News with Generative AI: Standing Desks

Standing desks are bad for your health – study (theconversation.com)
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.
Health, Ergonomics, Work, Research, Standing Desks
6 points by samizdis 30 days ago | 1 comments
Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests (theguardian.com)
They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the office. But a study suggests standing desks, which have soared in popularity in recent years, do not compensate for being inactive and may even increase the risk of conditions such as swollen veins and blood clots in the legs.
Health, Office, Ergonomics, Standing Desks, Research
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