A University of Sydney study of 83,013 adults reveals that increased standing time may pose unexpected health risks while failing to deliver promised cardiovascular benefits. According to research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, standing for more than two hours daily increases circulatory disease risk by 11% per additional 30 minutes. The study tracked participants through UK Biobank health records, using wrist-worn devices to monitor movement patterns. “Standing for too long will not offset an otherwise sedentary lifestyle and could be risky for some people regarding circulatory health,” warns Dr. Matthew Ahmadi from the University of Sydney’s Faculty of … Continue reading Study Reveals Standing Over 2 Hours Daily Raises Circulatory Risks by 11%, No Cardiovascular Benefits