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According to research presented on the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in November 2017, even should you get enough exercise, sitting an excessive amount of in front of the TV puts you in danger for blood clots.
Long-term TV viewing has already been linked to heart disease including clogged arteries, but that is the primary study to take a look at blood clots within the veins of the legs, arms, pelvis and lungs, generally known as venous thromboembolism, in a Western population.
Researchers examined greater than 15,000 people (average age 55) and located that the danger of getting a first-time venous thromboembolism was 1.7 times higher in those that reported watching “a lot” of TV in comparison with those that didn’t. What was most surprising was that the speed was 1.8 times higher in individuals who watched TV continuously but additionally met the beneficial guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.
Experts suggest that folks can reduce their risk by sitting for long periods of time (in front of the TV or otherwise). For example, rise up and move around every 20 to half-hour (go for a brisk walk) or mix exercise with TV time – for instance, through the use of a treadmill or stationary bike while watching your shows.
