Preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
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You're more at risk of a deep-vein thrombosis from sitting in your chair for too long rather than flying, so it's important to start moving more, especially if you sit at a desk at work.
- Send 10 fewer emails every day. Get up and go and talk to your colleagues instead
- Sit up straight when working to avoid constriction to your blood flow. Then move every 15 minutes to raise your heart rate and increase circulation, even if it's just a good stretch
- DVT flight socks aren't just for flying. Wear compression socks at work too to help improve your circulation. Try Scholl Flight Socks, £13.99 from Boots.
Julia Shaw, health expert
By Julia Shaw
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