Here are just a few of the many health benefits that are associated with standing desks.
Standing desks offer a relatively new concept in the world of office furniture design. You may have heard about the benefits of ergonomic furniture which is furniture designed with the human body in mind. Ergonomic furniture is built to ensure human comfort throughout a long and sedentary workday. Being sedentary, though, can cause many health problems. Standing desks allow you to be active while still working in your office. Here are just a few of the many health benefits that are associated with standing desks.
Live Longer
It may sound too good to be true, but the benefits of incorporating a standing desk into your office life can actually add some years to your life. Sitting all day at your desk and being totally inactive is not only bad for you, but it is dangerous to your health. Researchers have found that standing at your desk, rather than sitting, is a great way to stay active throughout the day, and it even promotes a more active lifestyle after the workday.
Lessen Risk for Disease
Sitting all day also ups your chances for some chronic diseases, including heart disease. While you sit all day long at your desk, your blood is not circulating at a quick rate. It is always good to get your heart rate up a little bit during the course of the day. Your vascular function is closely connected to how active you are. With a standing desk, your body is constantly engaged as you are more apt to move and walk around, which will lessen your risk for chronic disease.
Increase Productivity
While your body is working harder with your standing desk, your brain is actually working harder as well. Getting rid of that old-fashioned sedentary desk and moving forward with a standing desk will increase your daily work productivity while also helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you feel that typical post-lunch lull at your sedentary desk, a standing desk will help lift your mood and improve your productivity overall.
Office Furniture and More from Edwards & Hill
Are you ready for an office design that fosters productivity in your and your employees? Edwards & Hill can help you design and install the perfect office design for your facility. Edwards & Hill is a leading office, education, medical, and hospitality furniture provider with quality design and installation services for any style or scale. If you are ready to get your healthcare design started, contact us online or give us a call at 301-317-4250. For more furniture design tips, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Flickr, YouTube, and Google+.