A recent study found that those who sit for most of the day are 54% more likely to die of heart attacks than those who don't. Sitting disease is a new diagnosis stemming from research showing negative health effects from excessive sitting. While exercise and diet don't negate these effects, standing desks and treadmill desks are growing solutions allowing workers to stand or walk slowly while working. While standing all day can also have health issues, alternatives to sitting aim to reduce health risks from sedentary lifestyles.