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Prolonged standing increases the risk for hospitalization from varicose veins. [6] Among the working age population one out of five hospitalizations from varicose veins are as a result of prolonged standing. Prolonged standing leads to impeded blood flow and stasis in the veins in the lower limbs, which can cause varicose veins.
Standing isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle, according to a new study. Prolonged standing may increase the risk of circulatory diseases, such as varicose ...
The findings “go a little against the belief that standing is better or healthier for long periods of time,” Dr. Christopher Yi, a vascular surgeon at Memorial Orange Coast Medical Center in ...
Standing more does not improve heart health compared with sitting and may increase a person's risk for circulatory issues such as deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins, a new study finds.
Whenever there is a worker and a job, there will be ergonomic considerations. Commonly, ergonomic issues can arise in an office setting. [12] [13] Many people who work in an office (either a home office or a formal office building) often spend hours sitting and working in the same position. Ergonomic considerations include chair and computer ...
However, associating the reduction in sitting with health effects is challenging. In one study conducted on Australian school children, known as the Transform-Us! study, interventions reduced the amount of time children spent sitting in the classroom, which was associated with lower body mass index and waist circumference. The interventions ...
“Brief breaks to refocus and center yourself can go a long way,” says Brownfield. “Taking even 10 minutes to step away from the tasks, take some deep breaths and then come back to it helps.”
Prolonged standing can increase risk of fatigue and illness. Workers should not stay in a seated, standing or static posture for long periods. Persons conducting a business or undertaking have a duty to keep workers safe from the risks of excessive sitting and standing."