Some new results seem to indicate that merely standing might not avoid the risks currently associated with sitting down all day. This seems to point in the direction that &quot;not doing anything&quot; may be the underlying culprit. I wonder if we can develop more dynamic working environments that could tackle that issue, if this is proven to be the case. An article follows:<p>&quot;Conclusions: Sitting time was not associated with all-cause mortality risk. The results of this study suggest that policy makers and clinicians should be cautious about placing emphasis on sitting behaviour as a risk factor for mortality that is distinct from the effect of physical activity.&quot;<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;ije.oxfordjournals.org&#x2F;content&#x2F;44&#x2F;6&#x2F;1909" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;ije.oxfordjournals.org&#x2F;content&#x2F;44&#x2F;6&#x2F;1909</a>