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I'm just wondering what affects driving long distance up to 600 mi a day and all the bouncing around in a truck can have on the human body?
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Blood clots: Driving for long periods of time can increase risk of blood clots developing in the legs that can then go to your lungs, need to take regular breaks and move your legs .
Answered 3/18/2015
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