Pulmonary Embolism Risk from Sitting Too Long (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork – A pulmonary embolism or blood clot in the lung can be caused by high blood pressure, pre-existing cardiovascular disease, smoking and taking birth control pills. Now, a study conducted by Christopher Kabrhel reveals that prolonged sitting can double the risk of pulmonary embolism in women, compared to those who sat for the least amount of time.