A study led by the University of Sydney has shown that standing for more than two hours per day can increase the risk of developing health problems such as deep vein thrombosis And varicose veinsThe results and findings of the study were published in the International Journal of Epidemiology and researchers analyzed data from 83,013 adults who are part of the UK Biobank health records database. This research came to establish that standing does not reduce the risk of diseases such as stroke and heart failure, despite the widespread belief that it does.

“The main takeaway is that standing for long periods of time will not have adverse effects on sedentary lifestyles and may pose a risk to circulatory health for some people,” said Dr Matthew Ahmadi, from the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. We found that standing too much doesn’t lead to long-term growth cardiovascular health And its risk may also increase circulatory problemsHe further advised people who sit or stand for long periods of time should incorporate regular activity into their daily routine.

Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis, director of the McKenzie Wearables Research Hub at the University of Sydney, recommended incorporating more physical activity into daily routines. “For people who regularly sit for long periods of time, casual activity and structured exercise throughout the day may be a better way to reduce heart disease risk. Take regular breaks, take a walk, go for a walking meeting, use the stairs, take regular breaks when driving long distances, or use lunch time to get away from the desk and get some movement,” he said. .

Emily McGrath, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, who was not involved in the research, stressed the importance of staying active during the working day. “It is important to avoid prolonged inactivity,” he said. Although studies have not shown a direct link between standing time and heart disease, prolonged standing has been linked to an increased risk of circulatory problems in some people. Being active can help reduce these risks.”

Researchers tracked participants’ movement using wrist-worn devices and saw that for every additional 30 minutes of standing over two hours, the risk of circulatory disease increased by 11 percent. The study concluded that while standing alone does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions such as stroke or heart failure, incorporating movement and physical activity throughout the day is important to maintain circulatory health.

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