In recent years, more people have been opting for standing work to counteract the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle. Standing desks are becoming standard in many offices, and employees often spend entire days in this position.

A study found that standing for over two hours daily increases circulatory disease risk by 11%, contradicting beliefs about its health benefits.

A study led by the University of Sydney involving over 80,000 UK adults disputes the claimed benefits of standing instead of sitting, including reducing the of

The researchers found no health benefits to standing more — but before you take a seat, the team also determined that sitting for over 10 hours a day increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure that happens when standing up after sitting or lying down.

Got yourself a standing desk because you know sitting is unhealthy? It might be the wrong move, new research suggests.

Looks like standing desks may not be so healthy after all according to study from highly reputable universities. What are the dangers to look out for?

Standing desks were intended to counter the effects of sitting at a screen all day in the office, but new research suggests otherwise. In a study of 80,000 adults in the UK, standing desks were shown to not be an effective solution for reducing health risks from prolonged sitting.