Wearing loose clothing and avoiding long periods of standing can also help.

For example, people who have heart failure may need to take shorter flights with more stops to avoid long periods of sitting.

For the first 3 months after surgery, you will need to get more rest and avoid heavy lifting or long periods of standing.

They said those were times when doctors had little medication to protect severely retarded women against pregnancy and to help them avoid monthly periods.

Each section is relatively short, the idea being to avoid extended periods of continuous reading from the screen.

During the first 2 to 3 months, exercise as directed, and avoid lifting, bending, and long periods of sitting.

But avoid long periods of rest or inactivity that will cause muscle weakness and more instability in the joint.

In general, use as low a dose as possible, and avoid extended periods of supplementation.

Avoid extended periods of standing, and try not to kneel or squat.

Try to avoid peak moving periods ie at the end of the month or week, particularly Saturdays, and during school holidays.