Nestling on the sofa 'Chasing drama' Although it feels good, but the health risks can not be underestimated. According to a new study in the United States, often sedentary watching TV will almost double the risk of fatal thrombosis.
It has been well known that sedentary passages can lead to 'economy cabin syndrome' and the professional name is venous thromboembolism (VTE). Such thrombi often occur in the legs, can easily move into the lungs, and cause lung damage. Emergencies and other potential risks of life-threatening diseases. This time, the University of Minnesota has watched television and online episodes on the list of actions to increase the risk of venous thromboembolism. The research team began this long-term study in early 1987. , analyzed more than 15,000 American health data between the ages of 45 and 64. The subjects reported their weight, health status, and exercise, smoking, etc. at the beginning of the study. By 2011, There have been 691 cases of venous thromboembolism. According to the frequency of watching TV, the subjects were divided into no-view, occasionally seen, sometimes looked, and often seen and frequently read a total of 5 groups, and found that after considering factors such as weight and exercise, frequent People who watch TV suffer an average 1.7 times more risk of venous thromboembolism than people who do not see it.
The study's lead author, Kubota University researcher Kubota said that sitting for a long time will cause damage to the normal blood circulation in the legs and legs, which will lead to the formation of blood clots. Even those who often engage in physical activity should not ignore the long-term sedentary look With the potential harm caused by television and other activities, the lifestyle of 'sofa plus potato chips' is bound to endanger health. The researchers reminded that avoiding regular television watching, exercising and controlling weight, or preventing venous thromboembolism.
