Sitting for long hours is bad for our health. Standing up may not be much better, though. A large new study of more than 83,000 adults found that standing for more than two hours a day — as many ...

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This has led to a range of strategies to get ourselves up, including the rise of standing desks. If you have to be tethered to a desk, at least you can do it while on your feet, the thinking goes.

In the one-legged tests, participants could hold the leg they weren't standing on where they wanted. The tests were 30 seconds each. Standing on one leg -- specifically the nondominant leg ...

The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion (S$16.6 billion) by 2032. These desks have been hailed as a simple fix for the health risks associated with ...

Scientists studied one-legged standing on both the dominant and non-dominant leg and found a rapid change as people age You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between standing for too long and circulatory disease risk. Anna Frank/Getty Images Past research shows that sitting for long periods can harm our ...

Forget about a palm reading to know your inner self—striking a flamingo pose might give you more insight into how well you’re doing. In a new study published this week, researchers have found ...

The establishment of the temple dedicated to Lord Ram fulfilled a long-standing demand by millions of Hindus. On Wednesday, thousands of volunteers lit lamps, called "Diyas," along riverbanks ...

That was the awe-striking scenario when Elton John joined Joni Mitchell on “I’m Still Standing” during her “Joni Jam” concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday night. Mitchell put a jazzy ...