Study finds standing desks may not be the healthy alternative people think
Standing desks became popular thanks to phrases like "sitting is the new smoking," which highlighted the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.
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Cardiovascular Diseases: News and Research on Varicose Veins
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Standing desks are bad for your health, according to a new study
The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion by 2032 (£9.7 billion). These desks have been hailed as a simple fix for the health risks associated with sitting all day. However, recent ...
Oct 26, 2024
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Standing more may not reduce cardiovascular disease risk, could increase circulatory issues
Standing has gained popularity among people looking to offset the harms of a sedentary lifestyle often caused by spending long days sitting in front of the computer, television or driving wheel. Standing desks have become ...
Oct 16, 2024
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Breakthrough treatments for accelerated wound healing summarized
Patients who undergo skin injuries endure hospital stays, infection and/or succumb to death; therefore, advances in wound healing aim to improve clinical practices underlying macroscale healing to effectively intervene in ...
New paper targets prevention of foot and lower limb diseases
A new study by Dr. Peter Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Podiatry, and colleagues across nursing and podiatry and published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, focuses on the role podiatrists have in preventing the progression ...
Feb 22, 2023
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139 genetic risk loci associated with varicose veins identified
A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of medical research institutions in the U.S. has identified 139 genetic risk loci associated with varicose veins. In their paper published in the journal Nature Cardiovascular ...
Dressing 'revolution' seeks artificial skin for burn victims
Far from the humble sticking plaster, medical firms and researchers are seeking to create the "ultimate dressing"—artificial skin they hope will revolutionize the treatment of severe burns.
Dec 27, 2022
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Study identifies potential targets for treating venous ulcers
New insights into the role that small molecules called microRNAs play in human skin wound healing have been published today in eLife.
Aug 9, 2022
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