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Does walking reduce blood clots?

As keeping blood moving to all areas of the body helps prevent blood clot formation, simple movements and stretches can help reduce the risk for deep vein thrombosis, allowing for healthy habits during work from home periods.



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Signs of a blood clot traveling
  • shortness of breath.
  • lightheadedness.
  • sharp chest pain that worsens when breathing in.
  • back pain.
  • cough, which may contain blood.
  • excessive sweating.
  • blue lips or nails.


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You can get deep-vein clots at any age, but it usually affects people who are older than 40. After 40, the risk for DVT and PE may double with each passing decade. The exact reasons for that aren't clear. One study looked at hospitalized people 60 and older.

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