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Standing Desks Could Increase Life Expectancy

Standing desks are the new Trend,  and a new study out of Australia says even though transitioning over to standing desks could be expensive, the benefits outweigh the costs. It…

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 25: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) works at her desk in her office before meeting with Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, on Capitol Hill, on July 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)

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Standing desks are the new Trend,  and a new study out of Australia says even though transitioning over to standing desks could be expensive, the benefits outweigh the costs.

It can help in reducing obesity and related diseases associated with sitting all day.   Standing more at work helped the amount of "health adjusted life years. new desks could also "reduce absenteeism and increase productivity.  Do you have a standing desk? Would you like to get one?