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New research has found a correlation between air quality in office environments and workers’ cognitive function. The study found low ventilation rates and increased levels of particulate matter were linked with reduced performance on cognitive tests.

New research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests employees are more engaged and less fatigued when given the freedom to take brief, impromptu "microbreaks" whenever they feel the need throughout a workday.

How carried away should you get when it comes to investing in a standing desk? To find out, we spent some time with the Varidesk ProDesk 48 Electric.

​Research continues to show that sitting down all day is bad for our health, but a wide-ranging new study suggests that regularly splitting up these sedentary periods can make a difference, with those that do so experiencing a lower risk of death.​​

Under-desk exercisers, such as the PediGlide or the Cubii, have been touted as a solution to the sedentary lifestyle affecting the health of people who work in offices. The Hovr is another take on the idea, providing a free-hanging footrest that encourages movement of the legs.

There's a lot of mechanically adjustable desks designed to lighten the load for tired typists, and now one office furniture maker wants to give your cubicle the same versatility. The Crossover can be plonked down on any desk and transformed into a raised workstation with a push of a button.

Oristand is a cardboard standing desk priced at just $25. Being made of cardboard has its disadvantages, but the low price is a definite plus that means anyone can use Oristand.

Espon's freshly announced PaperLab machine breaks down workplace wastepaper and fashions it into fresh sheets on-site, while using only a tiny amount of water.

Sit-to-stand desktops typically have a wide base with a hinged upper platform that can be raised or lowered as required. InMovement's new Elevate range, however, takes a different approach. Three of the four models replace the wide base with a single arm or column.

Sit-stand desks are an adjustable twist on the standing desk that allow users to switch between the two positions. The Perch is a take on the idea that cleverly combines versatility, simplicity and affordability.

Sitting for long periods, it turns out, is not good for your health. Unfortunately, though, standing has its own problems. The LeanChair offers a middle ground, reducing the risks associated with sitting and taking some of the standing weight off your legs.

There's now plenty of evidence that sitting for long periods increases mortality risk, even if we exercise regularly. So if you spend your days at a sedentary desk job, the Elevate standing desk might interest you. It combines ergonomics with an elegant design at a price that won't break the bank.