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HEALTH & FITNESS NEWS Latest snippets from the world of science ... ► Watch out for DVT ABOUT 85 per cent of air travel thrombosis victims are athletic, usually endurance-type athletes like marathoners, according to a recent study. People with slower resting blood flow are at greater risk of stasis, stagnant blood subject to clotting. Also, they are more likely to have bruises and sore muscles that can trigger clotting. To combat this, athletes are recommended to flex their legs at 15-minute intervals during air travel. If other risk factors are present, such as a personal or family history of clots, more frequent flexing and wearing compression stockings are advised. Sleeping during the flight is also not recommended. The injury often feels like a muscle cramp and is usually misdiagnosed, aggravating the injury and increasing the risk of permanent disability or death. John Scurr, a leading vascular surgeon, said: “DVT is a threat that athletes should take very seriously because many are unaware of the signs, such as swelling or the inability to flex their foot towards their leg. I recommend they look at using Zinopin Daily to boost circulation on an ongoing basis and Zinopin Long-Haul when they fly to help avoid travel-related DVTs. They should seek medical advice if experiencing symptoms – DVT can be easily treated if caught early but prevention is better than cure.” ► Zinopin Daily 30 capsules and Zinopin Long-Haul 10 capsules cost £14.99 each and are available from Tesco and Lloyds pharmacies
► Boost your immune system EATING potatoes could be beneficial for your immune system. The potato, which is known for its richness in vitamin C, B-complex vitamins and has good doses of minerals like iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus, has long been considered good for your bowel health. According to researchers in Spain, potatoes are believed to be good for the immune system too, especially if it is eaten cold or in a salad. The scientists fed growing pigs large quantities of raw potato starch for more than 14 weeks and found that the pigs had healthier bowels. They also found that the pigs had decreased levels of white blood cells – such as leucocytes and lymphocytes in their blood, which means their immunity had increased. ► NEXT WEEK: Training and racing secrets of the stars |
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