Active Working

We all know that sitting for long periods of time is associated with a myriad of health problems, from heart disease and diabetes to some cancers and even premature death. But what is all this sitting down doing to our brains?

The results of the 'Taking a stand: the effects of standing desks on task performance and engagement' study, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, might surprise you.

Something needs to be done about our sedentary lifestyles. Why are 20 million of us not meeting the government's recommended 150 minutes of moderate to intense activity a week?