Standing desks are not the answer to decreasing blood pressure, clinical trial shows

Standing desks are not the answer to decreasing blood pressure, clinical trial shows

Alternating between sitting and standing at work decreases sedentary behavior, but it has no effect on lowering blood pressure, according to a study led by a West Virginia University epidemiologist. Researchers also found that too much standing during work may have negative effects on cardiovascular health.

Standing desks are not the answer to decreasing blood pressure, clinical trial shows - Tech and Science Post

Alternating between sitting and standing at work decreases sedentary behavior, but it has no effect on lowering blood pressure, according to a study led by a West Virginia University epidemiologist. Researchers also found that too much standing during work may have negative effects on cardiovascular health. In a clinical trial, researchers expected to determine that people with hypertension could lower their blood pressure with a behavioral inte…

Standing desk not the answer to decreasing blood pressure, WVU research shows

Alternating between sitting and standing at work decreases sedentary behavior, but it has no effect on lowering blood pressure, according to a study led by a West Virginia University epidemiologist. Researchers also found that too much standing during work may have negative effects on cardiovascular health.In a clinical trial, researchers expected to determine that people with hypertension could lower their blood pressure with a behavioral inter…