July 27, 2020 – Toronto Star

Bill loved to walk, but the COVID pandemic curbed his movement and his spirit

By: Moira Welsh

It’s not unexpected that an older person forced to stay immobile would develop a blood clot, said Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Health Policy Research at the NIA. “One of the common things we see is increased blood clots. People on long-haul flights who are not getting up and walking around are much more likely to get a blood clot,” Sinha said.