Experts: Desk Workers Should Stand For At Least 2 Hours Per Day

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Desk workers of the world, listen up.

In the first advice of its kind, British experts are recommending office workers stand up for at least two hours a day.

Research shows that long periods of sitting are linked to serious illness and premature death.

The new recommendation suggests eventually spending four hours a day standing or walking at work.

More info on the British initiative, called "Get Britain Standing," can be found here.