You’d be hard-pressed to find anybody who has gone unaffected by the pandemic. Even if you think you’re doing alright, you’re probably wrong. For example, have you been as active as you were before the lockdowns? And even if you’ve boosted your activity to exercise for 45 minutes per day, what are you doing the rest of the time? Most people are sitting more than they ever have. With little to do and nowhere to go, it makes sense that more and more people are spending time in their house on the sofa. That’s not great for your veins. The pressure and lack of blood flow your veins experience while sitting for extended periods can put them at risk. For starters, the veins at the back of your legs are compressed between your body and the chair. Next, it’s harder for the blood in your lower body to flow back …
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