Standing Desk vs Sitting Desk: What the Science Actually Says

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Standing desks have become the office wellness symbol of the 2020s. Instagram is full of minimalist standing setups, productivity influencers swear by them, and your company’s HR department probably sent an email about “active workstations” at some point.