(CNN) -- Sitting is the new smoking, we're told, and suddenly sit-stand desks are everywhere. But do we know just how healthy they are and the best ways to use them? Science is just now catching up to ...

With growing awareness of health risks from prolonged sitting, standing desks have become popular alternatives, but are standing desks truly healthy? A new study highlights that the products are not a ...

The best standing desks enhance wellness and productivity. We tested height-adjustable desks to find the sturdiest options ...

The work-heavy lifestyles many of us live lead to extended periods of time sitting in place. And with a global pandemic forcing so many to work from home, this practice has only worsened. Plus, ...

Spending more time on one’s feet—if it’s not accompanied by some type of activity—does not appear to be sufficient to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, and in fact it may lead to some harm, ...

Without question, inactivity is bad for us. Prolonged sitting is consistently linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease and death. The obvious response to this frightful fate is to not sit—move ...

Without question, inactivity is bad for us. Prolonged sitting is consistently linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease and death. The obvious response to this frightful fate is to not sit— ...

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CINCINNATI (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - New research suggests that switching to a standing desk might not be the best way to prevent issues caused by prolonged sitting. Standing desks were born out of the ...

Lisa Lombardi is a contributor to Buy Side expert on women's health, food and home. Updated October 17, 2024, 5:15 PM EDT $999 $599 It’s funny calling standing desks a trend when, in fact, Thomas ...