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Standing at Work

Sitting Is the Smoking of Our Generation

Nilofer Merchant | Posted 01.18.2013 | Small Business
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Nilofer Merchant

As we work, we sit more than we do anything else. Excessive sitting, defined as nine hours a day, has been called a lethal activity. So four years ago I switched one meeting from a coffee meeting to a walking-meeting, and I've noticed some unanticipated side benefits.

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'Why I Love My Standing Desk'

Chris Spurlock | Posted 09.23.2012 | Healthy Living
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Chris Spurlock

For the eight weeks I used that standing desk, I felt like a million bucks. Sure, I got some funny looks from my coworkers, but overall it was an amazing experience.

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