The Benefits of Standing Desks

by DailyHealthPost Editorial

health benefits of standing desks

Avoid Long-Term Health Issues

People who sit all day are over twice as likely to have a heart attack as people who stand or are more active.

Standing can increase your circulation and reduce your blood pressure, leading to the potential for fewer long time heart-related health issues.

Improve Your Focus

Standing while you work can actually help you to think more actively and be more productive throughout your day.

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While it seems strange that being more active can help you avoid fatigue, it seems that standing while working can actually help you avoid tiredness during the day and keep you alert and working hard.

Learn more about sitting versus standing at work with this infographic:

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