I don't entirely know what to do with this story. "Sitting" (or more specifically, the way I "sit" all day) resulted in me having pretty awful back pain that r

I don't entirely know what to do with this story. "Sitting" (or more specifically, the way I "sit" all day) resulted in me having pretty awful back pain that required treatment earlier this year. I had bad posture spent 4-5 hours stationary writing code. Having a standing desk would have probably helped me to take more breaks and move around. A little app called Kitchen Timer, combined with a very mild set of stretching/exercises works for me now. I don't have heart problems. My "inputs" match my "outputs". I've maintained my weight within 5 pounds for 10 years. The thing that bothers me about this article is the way it's presented. It's designed to scare ... and I know first hand that it works. Growing up, my mom wouldn't let me stand anywhere near the microwave because of something she saw on 20/20. We heated up food the same way we lit fireworks ("strike" and "run!") When I purchased my first cell phone she panicked about the RADIATION and warned me against using it regularly (Chernobyl === Magnetron to her). My mom watched 20/20 all the time! I have no interest in a standing desk. I work well sitting down, and the timer gives me a nice reminder to stretch out which I can choose to ignore if I'm focused on something I can't pull away from. I smoked as a teenager ... maybe I'm being naive and using anec-data, but my chair is no Marlboro.