The research behind the negative health effects of sitting grows on almost a daily basis. It seems that sitting for hours on end is unavoidable with desk jobs, long commutes and relaxing in front of the television. But the fact of the matter is that sitting is impacting our health. …Read More
It’s said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It boosts your metabolism, gets your mind working and keeps the hunger pains at bay – for a little while. But what do you do when 10:30 a.m. rolls around and your stomach starts to grumble? …Read More
You’ve followed the Xdesk blog and owned an adjustable height desk for a while now. When it first arrived, you were so excited to start standing up for better health. But after a few months, you slowly began to see your desk lower …Read More
If you follow the Xdesk blog, we frequently mention the harmful health effects of sitting, and the numerous benefits of standing while using an adjustable height desk, but a recent study proves this fact even more. …Read More
Sitting for long periods of time increases your risk of disease, obesity and can even shorten your lifespan
Okay, I hate to sound dramatic, but unfortunately, I’m not exaggerating. Study after study in recent years has shown us what health horrors sitting for long periods of time can do to our bodies. It can cause weight gain, varicose veins, fatigue, disease, and yes, even an earlier death. Of course using an adjustable height desk or standing desk is just one way to combat these problems; but we’ll get back to that in a moment. For now…
We always talk about the negative health effects of sitting. The facts are pretty dismal,
The internet has picked up a study recently with flashy headlines saying that standing desks
