Source: BroBible
Summary
A flight attendant, Cici, shared a pre-flight ritual on TikTok that could help prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). She recommends doing 20-30 calf raises before takeoff and repeating every 30 minutes in her seat. This helps to pump blood back up towards the heart and prevent blood clots. Cici also suggests staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and keeping carry-on bags in the overhead bin to reduce the risk of DVT.
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The habit gets a new name.
Flight attendants are now sharing life-saving tips on TikTok. Cici’s video has 764,800 views and counting. Calf raises are the new pre-flight ritual. Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, and keep your carry-on bag overhead. DVT is rare, but it’s real, and it’s preventable. One commenter said, “Welp… New fear unlocked… Guess I’ll be doing this on every flight now…”
The simplest things can have a big impact. In this case, calf raises can be the difference between life and death.
Author: Evan Null
