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Long Computer Sessions Could Cause Blood Clots
kac5 writes "The Australian reports that extended stints in front of the computer can cause blood clots to form such as those that occur from Deep Vein Thrombosis. Researchers have named it e-thrombosis (what is it with naming everything to do with computers e something?). So /.'s get up out of your chair, slowly so not to make your body go into shock, and walk to the other side of the room and back. Now do that every hour and you should be right according to this article!"
If you think about it, the average slashdotters diet of Cheetos and Mountain Dew, coupled with the inactivity of sitting for 3 and one half hours per article (only 1 and one half for dupes) reading at a -1 threshold, invites this sort of thing...
But,in the name of public interest, here's a good way for the average lazy-ass slashdotter (myself included) to prevent it: get up and do stretches every hour or so (the whole walk to the other side of the room and back seems a bit light). Just stretch your arms some and do a little leg stretching. The blood flow should increase enough to help prevent e-petrification blood clots.
Of course, if you're actually too lazy to do even that, just stand up and do a couple of toe touchs every once in awhile... basically, anything that gets your muscles moving should help prevent it (of course, your heart is still going to turn to slush and bleed out your pores - but hey - you can't be expected to take ALL the responsibility for your well-being, right?).
Alito: A vote for Alito is a punch in the eye to put that bitch back in her place!
I get plenty of exercise because I constantly stand up and walk outside to smoke.
We're all gonna die... unless we get the first post and can start jumping around the room...