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Office workers 'doubling risk of blood clots'
Young professionals are doubling their risk of suffering a potentially
life threatening blood clot because they sit working for three hours at a time,
eat lunch at their desks and then go home and sit on the sofa.
A survey of 1,000 people aged under 30, found young desk-bound
professionals sat still for an average of three hours and three quarters ate
lunch at their desk instead of taking the opportunity to move around, which
would reduce their risk of a clot.
Furthermore, eight out of ten young professionals spent the evening
sitting on their sofa at home. After sitting for 90 minutes the blood flow at
the back of the knee drops by half and this increases the chances of developing
a blood clot two fold, the charity said.
For every hour spent sitting, the risk of a blood clot increases by 10
per cent and there are around 60,000 potentially fatal blood clots recorded in
Britain each year.
Dr Richard Beasley, Director of the Medical Research Institute of New
Zealand, said: “People know that a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of
obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease in later life.
"However, very few are aware of the fact that prolonged immobility
in the workplace also poses an immediate threat, more than doubling the risk of
developing a potentially fatal blood clot. It is vital that this potential risk
is recognised in both the office and at home.
"People must be educated regarding the risks associated with
sitting down for long periods and offered strategies to change their work
practices.”
Video gamers aged between 16 and 21 were also included in the survey and
it was found they sat for an average of two hours without moving and some
admitted to sitting for five hours.
Half even put off comfort breaks and eating and drinking, while playing.
The survey found that 96 per cent of gamers regularly played for more
than 90 minutes.
Professor Beverley Hunt, Medical Director of Lifeblood, said: “Our
research has uncovered a ticking time-bomb with some nine million office
workers and countless young gamers putting themselves at risk of a potentially
fatal blood clot.
"The human body is designed for the ‘caveman’ lifestyle; active,
agile and constantly mobile. Instead we have become increasingly sedentary,
obstructing the body’s ability to function as it should.
"It is imperative that we take heed of these early warning signs,
and take regular breaks, be it at your desk or in front of a video game.”
A DVT is a blood clot, also known as a thrombosis, that forms in a deep
vein, most commonly in your leg or pelvis.
It may cause no symptoms at all or cause swelling, redness and pain.
If a clot becomes dislodged and passes through the blood vessels it can
reach the lungs. Symptoms include coughing, chest pain and breathlessness and
can be fatal.Yahoo.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Chanel No. 5′s New Face
None other than Hollywood leading man Brad
Pitt as the new face of Chanel No. 5. Pitt
will shoot his first campaign for the brand in London this week.
The 48-year-old star will reportedly
make history as the famous fragrance's first male model following the footsteps
of previous Chanel No.5 brand ambassadors including Catherine Deneuve, Nicole
Kidman, Lauren Hutton, Audrey Tatou, Estella Warren and Ali MacGraw.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Annual Zombie Walk
Young
people in Prague participate by dressing as Zombies to take part in the annual
Zombie Walk on May 5, 2012. What a fun day! Yahoo.com
Spring/Summer 2012 Shoes and Bags Trends
2012 Spring/Summer Handbag Trends
If you’re wondering what the trends of the handbags is this season, Look below to see what’s there are:
Bright Hues – This
season is brighter than any season
Pastels – Bold colors are popular this season so is soft pastels colors
If you’re wondering what the trends of the handbags is this season, Look below to see what’s there are:
Neon / Bright Hues – Bright and neon colors are a huge
statement this season
Cross- Bags – Perfect for the women on the go who still
loves to show off her style
Printed
Handbags – A fun trend that can be showcased in many designs and
patterns
Clear
/ Transparent Bags – A new trend that puts you
private life in the open
Lady Like Handbags – This silhouette will make any girl
feel like a lady
Pastel Hues – Light pastel hues are perfect arm pieces
this spring
Clutches – Small or big clutch bags
are the most in demand handbag style
Exotic Skins – From colored skins to exotic animal
touches
Color
Blocking – Pair color with color to create a multi-dimensional color-blocking
look
Knitted
Bags – Knitting looks unusual and stylish
Foldover
Bags – Have
been popular for a couple of seasons and they comes different sizes and colors
Satchels
– Very
comfortable and they are best for every occasion
Wristlets
– They come
in a variety of designs and tones
And here some bags that truly liked from Spring/Summer
2012 runway....
2012 Spring/Summer Shoe Trends
If you are a shoe
lover so look below to see this season’s trends:
Pastels – Bold colors are popular this season so is soft pastels colors
Lace
Up Styles – Gives a bold -appeal
for your legs
Metallic
Hues and Shiny Details – Let your feet glamorous
Clear
Details – See-through details are in trend
Wedges
– Last season was very popular
Pointed
Toes – Making a return
Embellished
Details – Pointy studs, sequins
and glitter
Printed Sandals – They
are not really practical but gives you a statement
Exotic
Colors – From colored skins to exotic animal touches
Color-
Blocking – Pair color with color to create a multi-dimensional color-blocking look
Braided –
Making a huge comeback
This
is my favorite shoes this season
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