The Craziest Secrets You Should Know About Hospitals

Don’t Rest Too Much

Get up and move. Walk the halls, walk to the cafeteria, go outside. It will help you avoid blood clots, and patients see psychological benefits. One study found that older patients who get out of bed and walk around reduce their stay by an average of 40 hours.

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