Is Standing Better than Sitting for Decreasing Cardiovascular Risk? - Frankly Speaking Ep 414

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-414 Overview: Standing desks are a popular choice for people with sedentary jobs who want to increase their physical activity. In this episode, we look at the latest data on the benefits and risks of prolonged standing and provide actionable strategies to help patients reduce cardiovascular risk through informed movement choices. Episode resource links: Ahmadi MN, Coenen P, Straker L, Stamatakis E. Device-measured stationary behaviour and cardiovascular and orthostatic circulatory disease incidence. Int J Epidemiol. 2024 Oct 13;53(6):dyae136. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyae136. PMID: 39412356; PMCID: PMC11481281. Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP  Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]