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08/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Health experts: You can skip taking 10,000 steps; a brisk 10-minute walk is just as good for improving your health

If the thought of having to walk 10,000 steps daily seems daunting, you can rest easy because 1,000 steps per day will do. Going on a brisk 10-minute walk every day, which is equivalent to about 1,000 steps, can help lower the risk of an early death by at least 15 percent, according to new guidance from Public […]

06/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A call to all long-haul drivers: Prolonged sitting in vehicles increases the risk for venous thromboembolisms

If you’re employed in a job that requires you to sit or drive for a long time, like driving long-haul trucks, make it a habit to take frequent breaks to do some stretching exercises. According to a group of Japanese physicians, the risk of developing venous thromboembolisms (VTE) increases when people remain inactive for a long time. […]

11/15/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Inactivity doubles your risk of blood clots: New study says sitting around, like when watching TV, raises risk even in those who exercise

Aside from making you unproductive, it looks like being a couch potato can also increase your risk of getting a deadly blood clot. While this is a risk TV junkies willingly take by being inactive for long periods, even people who regularly exercise can get blood clots while watching television. According to a study, people […]

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