Stand-up desks are becoming trendy in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. But they’re not really a new idea. In fact, stand-up desks used to be much more common.

Of course, nurses and factory workers have known this for some time, but it seems to be largely forgotten in the stand-up-desk trend. As for me, my doctor’s diagnosis of my leg pains did not ...

The stand up desk trend is not new, and I wrote about it back when I got my first model six years ago. Now I can personally confirm the benefits, and among other things, I feel a positive ...

How often should you sit versus stand? An analysis of current research on standing desks has some surprising tips on how to best use them for your health.

"I definitely believe the stand-up desk has helped me recover faster from the surgery," he said. Not all employees who use a stand-up desk at the county have had medical issues.

But the desk is also quite a bit cheaper than earlier sit-stand desks, most of which are in the $1,000-$4,000 range. At $399 on Kickstarter right now, it’s even cheaper than Ikea’s take on a ...

When employees stand, they deliver. That, at least, is the implication of a new study of workers who sit all the time versus those who use standing-capable desks. Stand-up desks have been gaining ...