Listen to Story Many people believe that standing more throughout the day can help counteract the negative effects of sitting for long hours, whether at work, while watching TV, or during long drives. Standing desks have become a popular choice for office workers, and in industries like retail, employees often choose to stand rather than sit. However, standing for long periods may not be the solution people think it is.
New research from the University of Sydney has revealed that while standing more may reduce sitting time , it doesn’t necessarily improve heart health over the long term. In fact, standing for long periods could lead to circulatory problems like varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. The study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology , found that sitting for over 10 hours a day increased the risk of heart disease and circulation issues, but standing didn't help improve heart health either.
The study gathered data from over 83,000 UK adults over a period of seven to eight years, tracking their heart health and standing habits with wearable devices. Dr Matthew Ahmadi, lead author of the study, explained that standing for long hours doesn't counteract the damage done by an inactive lifestyle . "Standing too long won't protect your heart and could even pose risks for circulation.
To stay healthy, people need more than just standing," he said. The researchers said that people just need to be moving regularly throughout the day. The researchers sa.
