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Koutsie :unverified:
Koutsie :unverified:
@k@layer8.space  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

standing up and gaming feels so healthy... idk... is it tho?
i mean it *must* be better than sitting down gaming?

#gaming #askfedi

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J Miller
J Miller
@JMMaok@mastodon.online replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

@k

Some recent evidence is kinda mixed: https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-that-standing-desks-could-actually-be-harming-your-health/

It's good if otherwise you would be sitting for long periods of time, but it's probably better if you're moving around rather than standing in one place, which causes its own problems. Musculoskeletal problems, in addition to the cardio issue mentioned in the link.

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New Research Reveals That Standing Desks Could Actually Be Harming Your Health

Sit-stand desks reduce sitting but don’t lower blood pressure, and prolonged standing without movement may harm cardiovascular health, according to a recent study. A study led by an epidemiologist from West Virginia University found that alternating between sitting and standing at work reduces sede
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