The more I reread the article, the more I think that senior scientist Peter Smith is making up stuff. It's nice to debate the hypothetical, but it makes zero sense in this context and is not even worth pursuing. Attempting an interpretation presumes some definitive factual basis. So, all those progressive companies that have provided stand-up desks now must realize that they are decreasing the time-to-grave for their employees. What's next, desk treadmills or a walking track or dancing breaks with piped in music??? I'm definitely in the wrong business . . .