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Old 2013-12-21, 08:57 AM   #11
Simon
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...to just make my own standing desk to see how much I like them before buying one..
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One Question: Why?
Well, besides the fact that Thomas Jefferson, Leonardo Da Vinci, Ben Franklin and Winston Churchill used them everyday, some studies have shown that if you sit down for the majority of the day you're 54% more likely to die of a heart attack. Also to develop diabetes and blood clots or thrombosis. Basically people who stand more during the day live longer. There's also some talk about increased productivity, higher energy levels and better concentration.

A good standing desk can be expensive, unless you have woodworking skills. So I'm trying to get an idea of how it feels to work at one before taking a more permanent step.

More info
http://www.google.com/search?q=standing+desk+benefits

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