March 20, 2018, Vol. 24, No. 14

Does Standing at Work Mean Healthier Arteries? Perhaps Not, But Exercising and Eating Well Does

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Two Michigan Tech researchers study exercise habits, health and whether standing or sitting while working affects how arteries stiffen.

By now you’ve probably heard the edict from the health community: Sitting is the new smoking. Perhaps you’ve converted to a standing desk, or maybe you have a reminder on your phone to get up once an hour and walk around the office a few times. Read more.