The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion (S$16.6 billion) by 2032. These desks have been hailed as a simple fix for the health risks associated with ...

That said, I have one of the best standing desks in my office, and I don't intend to get rid of it. That's because I have plenty of functional reasons for using it that reach beyond any potential ...

A new study finds that over the long term, standing doesn't improve cardiovascular health compared to sitting and could actually increase the risk of circulatory issues, such as varicose veins and ...

Recent findings reveal that standing desks do not improve heart health or reduce heart disease risk. Instead, engaging in regular physical activity, even briefly, is more beneficial for those leading ...

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (WNCN) — As western North Carolina continues its recovery from Helene, some positive news from one of the quartz mines in the community of Spruce Pine. The mine, which produces a ...

Scattered across the outskirts of Spruce Pine, a series of mines has been extracting some of the purest quartz on Earth for decades. The resource is so essential that almost every advanced ...