Study finds standing desks may not reduce health risks compared to sitting

A new study from Australia and the Netherlands suggests that standing for long periods may not be significantly better than sitting. Researchers analyzed data from over 83,000 adults and found no link between standing time and reduced cardiovascular disease risk. However, standing for more than two hours daily increased the risk of circulatory diseases by 11 percent for every additional half hour. Sitting for over 10 hours also raised circulatory disease risk by 26 percent for each extra hour. The study highlights the importance of movement, indicating that both sitting and standing without activity can lead to health issues. Researchers emphasize that standing should be combined with other forms of activity for better health outcomes.