The truth behind standing desks - Harvard Health
WEBSep 23, 2016 · Advocates of standing desks point to studies showing that after a meal, blood sugar levels return to normal faster on days a person spends more time standing. And standing, rather than sitting, may reduce the risk of shoulder and back pain.
Taking a Stand: The Effects of Standing Desks on Task …
WEBAug 21, 2017 · Time spent sitting is associated with negative health outcomes, motivating some individuals to adopt standing desk workstations. This study represents the first investigation of the effects of standing desk use on reading comprehension and creativity.
Effects of a Workplace Sit–Stand Desk Intervention on Health and ...
WEBNov 4, 2021 · This study examined the impact of introducing a sit–stand desk to reduce the sitting time for desk workers on employees’ health and work. After a three-month intervention, periods of work time spent sitting were reduced in the intervention group compared with the pre-intervention and control groups.
Is standing at your desk actually better than sitting? Here’s what …
WEBSep 11, 2023 · Reducing or interrupting sitting by standing up or moving around can improve your blood circulation, metabolism, heart health, mental health and lifespan. Modelling studies show that swapping one...
Mayo Clinic study finds active workstations may improve cognitive ...
WEBApr 4, 2024 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance.
The Impact of Standing Desks on Cardiometabolic and Vascular …
WEBA significant reduction in sedentary time during working hours was identified with utilization of sit-stand desk and sustained over 24 weeks. Improvements in FMD, triglycerides, and insulin resistance provide insight into mechanisms of adverse health risk associated with sedentary behavior.
A systematic review of standing and treadmill desks in the …
WEBJan 1, 2015 · Treadmill desks led to the greatest improvement in physiological outcomes including postprandial glucose, HDL cholesterol, and anthropometrics, while standing desk use was associated with few physiological changes. Standing and treadmill desks both showed mixed results for improving psychological …
7 Benefits of a Standing Desk - Healthline
WEBJun 18, 2017 · Here are 7 benefits of using a standing desk, that are supported by science. 1. Standing Lowers Your Risk of Weight Gain and Obesity. Weight gain is ultimately caused by...
11 Evidence-Based Health Benefits Of Standing Desks - The …
WEBOct 31, 2022 · Standing desks enable people to stand or change positions more often than when using a regular desk. Standing while working doesn’t just benefit your physical health; it can also help improve your mental well-being …
Five Health Benefits of Standing Desks | Smithsonian
WEBMar 26, 2014 · Five Health Benefits of Standing Desks. Spending more of your day standing could reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer