Standing Desks and Longevity

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STANDING DESKS AND LONGEVITY

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here are many health benefits to using a standing desk, and the greatest among them is their possible link to increased longevity.

Research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle plays a significant role in early death through its association with other conditions.

How Using a Standing Desk Can Help You Live Longer The use of standing desks can potentially add years to a lifespan; this is due to the fact that working sat at a desk for long periods has been linked to diseases including obesity and heart disease, as well as type 2 diabetes. Alternating sitting and standing while at work can help to maintain a healthy weight and boost energy levels, as well as increasing productivity; for employers, there will be a resultant gain in the amount of time lost to staff sick days.

Alternating sitting and standing while at work can help to maintain a healthy weight and boost energy levels, as well as increasing productivity;

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The use of standing desks can potentially add years to a lifespan; this is due to the fact that working sat at a desk for long periods has been linked to diseases including obesity and heart disease, as well as type 2 diabetes.

Adjusted Life Years A team of Australian researchers recently posted their findings showing that incorporating standing desks, or adjustable sit-stand desks, could result in a significant adjustment to expected ‘life years’ for the working population – meaning that many workers could live a longer, healthier life by making this simple change to their office space.

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