Physical Inactivity Can Lead to The Risk of Thrombosis

Physical activity is a must for a healthier life as it reduces the risk of several deadly diseases. People of all ages can benefit from being physically active. People with poor physical activity or fitness display higher platelet activation compared to people who have an average to good fitness level. According to a research conducted by MedUni Vienna Institute for Physiology and University of Vienna Institute for Sports Sciences, physical inactivity can lead to the development of blood clots in our body. These blood clots can block blood vessels and cut off the blood supply to organs.

The researchers further revealed that if people increase their fitness level by endurance training, such as running for a maximum 45 minutes just twice or thrice in a week. They can normalize the body’s platelet function. This can be achieved over a three-month period.

Cardiovascular diseases, like heart attack and stroke are the most common reason of death throughout the world. These diseases impact the function of various target body cells. Physical activity can increase the movement of blood platelets that results in clumping of the body cells. This could lead to the development of a thrombus (clot), which impedes blood flow in the body. Activated platelets also contribute to the inflammatory processes by releasing a number of mediators that facilitates the development of atherosclerotic vascular changes and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

However the results show that even moderate exercise can bring about tremendous improvements in cardiovascular activities within a comparatively very short time. In the end all that matters is the consistency to do the exercise, therefore any type of physical activity is better than no activity at all.

Hope, now you know the benefits of being physically active. Put this knowledge in your daily schedule and make your quality of life better.

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