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Epidemiologist. Writer (Guardian, Observer etc). "Well known research trouble-maker". PhDing at @UoW Host of @senscipod Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com he/him

Sydney, New South Wales
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    Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK Jan 9

    Health Nerd Retweeted Daniel Berglind, PhD

    Bad news for standing desk manufacturers everywhere...https://twitter.com/DanielBerglind/status/1347562316955611136 …

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    Daniel Berglind, PhD @DanielBerglind
    Meta-analysis: replacing sitting with standing has limited impact on risk markers for cardiovascular disease: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542454820301983?via%3Dihub …
    1:21 AM - 9 Jan 2021
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      2. Viljami‏ @enjoyingthewind Jan 9
        Replying to @GidMK

        I have not been following this. Has CVD been the key claimed benefit of standing desks?

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      3. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK Jan 9
        Replying to @enjoyingthewind

        One of many, but it's often cited as a benefit

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      4. End of conversation
      1. Dark‏ @Dark88244288 Jan 9
        Replying to @GidMK

        Never had a leg to stand on...

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      1. Gétur Fránsson‏ @getur Jan 9
        Replying to @GidMK

        ha! as if consumers make rational choices based on facts.

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      1. Tuitt Heure‏ @TuittHeure Jan 9
        Replying to @GidMK

        It's best for variation, so you can change positions during the day. For the heart you need that "standing desk treadmill" (they exist!)

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      1. The Cannulator™ *Not available in stores.‏ @Cannulator Jan 9
        Replying to @GidMK

        There’s only one useful standing desk.pic.twitter.com/QIqf1qeqBv

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      1. Ar Essem‏ @forrest_grump Jan 9
        Replying to @GidMK

        But they’re good for fixing hip flexors. Maybe.

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      1. 莫龍山‏ @mrgenius Jan 9
        Replying to @GidMK

        Uhoh, I've been using this standomatic 3000 to counteract my life choices. Guess I'll have to Quit Scotch drinkin>Quit cigar smokin>Quit glue sniffin>Quit coke snortin >Quit snuff snuffin>Quit smack shootin>Quit Rx abusin>Quit snake-handlin>Quit kangaroo boxin. So. . .😳😳😳😳😳

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      1. David Winebrenner Jr‏ @winfinancial Jan 9
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        Dude that’s called a caloric deficit! Works really well. Give it a go!!

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      2. Yoni Freedhoff  🟣, MD‏Verified account @YoniFreedhoff Jan 9
        Replying to @GidMK

        I think it's sweet that despite everything you still think science and evidence play roles in decision making and belief

        4 replies 1 retweet 36 likes
      3. Gunter Kuhnle‏ @ggkuhnle Jan 9
        Replying to @YoniFreedhoff @GidMK

        Can I now claim rebel status for using one?

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