A lot of animal health pros sit for long hours in cars, airplanes, trucks and at desks. There is strong evidence that standing regularly is good for our health. A new study in the journal, Annals of Internal Medicine shows you may be able to cut your risk of early death simply by standing every 30 minutes.
Alyssa Jung’s article covers the benefits of standing desks and notes that alternating between sitting and standing is an optimal mix. She also reviews some of the best standing desks on the market.
Source: Prevention, November 7, 2017.
Standing desks foster more movement during the workweek, which can help counteract a sedentary lifestyle,” says Holly Phillips, MD, an internist in New York City. “Workers are more likely to walk around and interact with each other when they’re already standing.”