Standing desks may be the biggest development in office furniture since chairs on wheels. But is working on your feet really better than sitting? Not necessarily, says Alan Hedge, PhD, ergonomics researcher and professor in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell University. Moderation is key.Continue readingAre Standing Desks Good for People With Arthritis
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Joint Replacement May Help Your Heart
Replacing damaged jointsgives people with arthritis a dramatically improved quality of life – with reduction or even elimination of pain and improved mobility. A new joint can give you a new lease on life, allowing you to resume activities you love and improve your mood and relationships. But like anything in life, there are risks and benefits. A group of studies about the effects of joint replacement on your heart demonstrate those risks and benefits.
Studies published in recent years, suggested that certain people are at increasedrisk of heart troublefollowing joint surgery. For example, a study inAnnals of the Rheumatic Diseasesin 2011 found an increased risk for cardiac complications following joint replacement surgery in older patients and in those who had pre-existing heart disease, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. And a 2012 study published inArchives of Internal Medicinefound thathipandknee replacementsurgery boosts the risk of heart attack during the first two weeks after surgery, particularly in patients older than 60.