VTE
06/14/2018
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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
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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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