PULMONARY EMBOLISM RISK REDUCED BY STAYING ACTIVE

It's time to get off the couch and start moving around. In addition to burning calories and contributing to weight loss, staying active may also help you to avoid a deadly blood clot disorder.

Each year, 600,000 Americans suffer from a pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolisms occur when a blood clot from the legs travels up the blood stream to the heart and causes a blockage near the lungs. Fortunately, a long-term study found that simply moving around halved people's chances of experiencing this dangerous condition. The most active people were twice less likely to develop this clot than the least active study subjects.

So get moving to keep that blood flowing and help your body avoid the tragedy of a pulmonary embolism. If you find yourself sitting for a long period, stand up, walk around, and maybe do a few jumping jacks. Don't worry - it's not necessary to engage in a full workout to lower your risk. In fact, the study found that consistent, light activity was more effective than occasional spurts of intense exercise.

source:www.fyiliving.com