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A new study challenges the belief that standing more can improve heart health..
Researchers revealed that prolonged standing may not counteract the effects of an inactive lifestyle...
Many people believe that standing more throughout the day can help counteract the negative effects of sitting for long hours, whether at work, while watching TV, or during long drives...
New research from the University of Sydney has revealed that while standing more may reduce sitting time, it doesnt necessarily improve heart health over the long term...
The study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, found that sitting for over 10 hours a day increased the risk of heart disease and circulation issues, but standing didn't help improve heart health either...
