How does this sound... "For people who sit most of the day, their risk of heart attack is about the same as smoking" - Martha Grogan, Cardiologist, Mayo Clinic.

Scary...hey?

Research has shown time and time again that people who have a job that involves being on their feet for most of the day tend to live longer than those who don't - so why do we sit so much? 

Height adjustable desks are a great way to work to ensure that you give your bones, muscles and joints the treatment they deserve - What other things help?  We are always glad of ideas - enter them in the comments section below!