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The Productivity Benefits of Standing Desks
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Studies show that people who sit for long hours at work, suffer from various health issues related to cognition, sleep, and digestion as compared to those who stand or sit-stand desks throughout the day, which also help in improving productivity.

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A combination sit-stand desk is best for people who move from one desk to another while working.
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Sit-Stand Desks
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A combination sit-stand desk is best for people who move from one desk to another while working. The use of sit-stand desks improves not only health metrics, posture, and pain relief but also cognitive conditioning and productivity.

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The Productivity Benefits of Standing Desks
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Standing at one's desk can lead to improved health metrics and productivity due to the effects of the brainstem's alertness circuits when standing.
1:22:57 - 1:24:36 (01:39)
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Workplace Productivity
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Standing at one's desk can lead to improved health metrics and productivity due to the effects of the brainstem's alertness circuits when standing. While we haven't evolved to sit all day, we also weren't meant to stand all day.

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The Productivity Benefits of Standing Desks
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Active workstations like treadmilling or cycling can significantly improve cognitive function and attention scores, as compared to just sitting and working.
1:24:36 - 1:27:55 (03:19)
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Active Workstations
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Active workstations like treadmilling or cycling can significantly improve cognitive function and attention scores, as compared to just sitting and working. A randomized comparison study found that any kind of active session leads to better cognitive and typing performance.

Chapter
The Productivity Benefits of Standing Desks
Episode
Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity
Podcast
Huberman Lab