"The general notion that we wanttobe greener, we wantto conserve, we wanttobe healthier--that's a cultural trend that has not been thwarted by the economic downturn, " says Haney.
The next time you are on a subway or bus and are standing up holding onto a pole or railing lamenting the fact another person just got your seat, you may wantto consider that standing up may actually behealthier for you, and could potentially increase your lifespan.