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June 30, 2022

Hip flexors get weak when we sit too much – but simple stretches and strengthening exercises can leave you less stiff

Andrew Lavender, Federation University Australia

Failure to look after your hip flexors can lead to injury, walking problems, posture issues and back pain.

December 5, 2021

COVID saw us sitting longer – and diabetes rose globally by 16% in 2 years. Time to get moving

Christian Brakenridge, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and David Dunstan, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Just over 10% of the world’s adults now live with diabetes and the COVID pandemic saw many people sitting down for longer periods – but small daily changes can improve health.

Media reports failed to mention limits to evidence in new guidelines about sitting and moving at work, and missed commercial interests that were initially not disclosed. Kennyrhoads/Wikimedia Commons

September 18, 2017

How the media oversold standing desks as a fix for inactivity at work

Catriona Bonfiglioli, University of Technology Sydney and Josephine Chau, University of Sydney

Here’s how reporting of the world’s first specific advice on reducing inactivity at work has overplayed the role of standing desks.

While office workers often worry they sit too long while on the job, research suggests standing at work increases the risk of heart disease. (Shutterstock)

September 11, 2017

Standing too much at work can double your risk of heart disease

Peter Smith, University of Toronto

Annoyed you don’t have a sit-stand desk? Spare a thought for those workers who have to stand all day: Standing may double the risk of heart disease.

Too much sitting may increase the risk of developing diseases including heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and it may even cause premature death. morir soñando/Flickr

August 3, 2015

Health Check: the low-down on standing desks

Josephine Chau, University of Sydney and Lina Engelen, University of Sydney

More people are getting standing desks in response to our increasing knowledge about the harms of sedentary lifestyles. But can you transition to standing at work without causing yourself harm?

Why not let children stand and study? You Belong In Longmont

July 17, 2015

Let children move around, stand or walk in the classroom. You’ll see the difference

Mark Benden, Texas A&M University

Aren’t there huge health benefits to staying physically active, for adults? Why should it be any different for children?

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