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Do you think standing desks are better? Study explains why it is better to sit down and work
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Do you think standing desks are better? Study explains why it is better to sit down and work

Hindustan Times  

Multiple studies over the years have emphasised the harmful effects of prolonged sitting. Earlier, researchers from Simon Fraser University reported that people who spend six to eight hours per day sitting down had a 12 to 13 per cent increased risk of both early death and heart disease. Jooa Norha, lead of the study and a doctoral researcher at Turku, …

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Standing desks may harm your health, research finds
1 month, 1 week ago

Standing desks may harm your health, research finds

CNN  

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. A new study from Australia involving over 83,000 participants found that prolonged standing may not improve heart health and could even increase the risk of certain circulatory problems. In response, standing desks emerged as a trendy solution, offering a way to reduce sitting time without drastically …

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Sitting for Long Hours: A Health Hazard for Everyone, Especially IT Professionals
2 months ago

Sitting for Long Hours: A Health Hazard for Everyone, Especially IT Professionals

New Indian Express  

Experts warn against prolonged sitting and its health consequences. A recent study reveals that lower back pain affects 540 million people globally and is on the rise in India, with 64% of Indian IT professionals reporting symptoms of pain and discomfort. Experts recommend taking breaks, stretching, and maintaining good posture to prevent health issues caused by prolonged sitting.

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Sleeping is better for heart than sitting: Study
1 year, 1 month ago

Sleeping is better for heart than sitting: Study

Live Mint  

It’s well-known that sitting for a long period comes with health problems such as an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. According to the university’s press statement, the first-of-its-kind study, published in the European Heart Journal, analysed data from 15,246 people across six countries to examine how movement behaviour affects the heart. The researchers also observed that when people …

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Prolonged sitting puts health at risk: Study
2 years, 6 months ago

Prolonged sitting puts health at risk: Study

Hindustan Times  

Simon Fraser University has come up with new research, adding further weight to the contention that delayed sitting might be dangerous to your health. A global review studying more than 100,000 people in 21 nations had found that individuals who sat for six to eight hours daily had a 12-13 per cent expanded risk for early demise and coronary illness, …

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