Break Up TV Time

There’s nothing wrong with a nice Netflix marathon, but make sure you get up and move while watching. Spending four or more hours a day in front of the television was associated with a 35% higher risk of blood clots compared with less than two and a half hours, says a new meta-analysis in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. And this was true independent of other factors such as age, sex, BMI, and physical activity. Being immobile for long periods impairs circulation and can cause blood to pool, say researchers, and you may also be likelier to snack unhealthily while lounging, which can lead to other issues (like weight gain) that increase your risk of clots. Try setting a “stand up” timer that goes off every 30 minutes, or find some inspo from our get-moving ideas on page 48.