Over the last several decades, American workers have shifted from physically active manufacturing jobs to more office-based, sedentary ones. Since the 1950s, there has been a 60% reduction in the ...

Recent studies have suggested that sitting at the computer all day can negatively affect your health. Sit-stand computer workstations are intended to provide a healthier and more comfortable work ...

ST. PAUL, MN--(Marketwire - Dec 5, 2012) - Reducing barriers of entry to sit-stand computing for ergonomists, wellness and human resources managers, Ergotron, Inc. will show its expanding WorkFit ...

Sit-stand workstations that allow employees to stand, as well as sit, while working on a computer reduce daily sitting time and appear to have a positive impact on job performance and psychological ...

When epidemiologist Pavani Ram gets to her office in the mornings, she drops her bags, logs into her computer, kicks off her shoes and begins work — standing up. Ram, associate professor of social and ...

October 15, 2012 (UPDATED October 17, 2012) — Desks that give workers the option of sitting or standing while performing their jobs may help cut health risks associated with sedentary occupations, ...

(Reuters Health) - Workers who use sit-stand desks may reduce the amount of time they spend in a chair by more than an hour a day, according to a review of research on the best ways to curb sedentary ...

Although devices such as standing desks have been found to alleviate physical symptoms and increase worker productivity, questions remain regarding the best use of the primary types of workstations -- ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --Warning: White-collar work could be hazardous to your health. Actually, sitting at your desk is the problem. The American Cancer Society says inactive women who sit for six-plus ...

Sitting all day at work may slowly be killing you but here's something that can help you overcome its damaging effects. Continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate more than standing ...

The primary alternatives to traditional office chair and desktop computer-based workstations that have been considered include (1) replacing an office chair with a stability/exercise ball, (2) ...