What are the health benefits of standing?

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  1. Dr. Maoshing Ni
     
    Dr. Maoshing Ni answered:
    Stand up for your health and longevity! Standing more often can help you feel more energetic throughout your day. It can also help protect you from cardiovascular disease, obesity and possibly cancer. Recent studies have shown that sitting for prolonged periods of time can increase your risk for serious health issues, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and possibly cancer—even if you exercise on a daily basis.

    Long periods of inactivity inevitably lead to weight gain because your body undergoes a metabolic slowdown; you use less blood sugar for energy, and therefore burn fewer calories.
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