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How much time should you spend sitting versus standing? New research reveals the perfect mix for optimal health

  • Written by: Christian Brakenridge, Postdoctoral research fellow at Swinburne University, Centre for Urban Transitions, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
How much time should you spend sitting versus standing? New research reveals the perfect mix for optimal healthThe Conversation, Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock

People have a pretty intuitive sense of what is healthy – standing is better than sitting, exercise is great for overall health and getting good sleep is imperative.

However, if exercise in the evening may disrupt our sleep, or make us feel the need to be more sedentary to recover, a key question...

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