Mayo Clinic Minute: Benefits of an active workstation

For the millions of people who sit at a desk for long hours at a time, day after day, you may want to stand up for this.

Mayo Clinic research shows that using an active workstation can help you move more and think better at work—without affecting your job.  Sitting too much at work or home can increase your risk of certain diseases, says Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and senior author of the study. Hear why he says using active workstations boosts brain power and can cut down on sitting time at work.
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