Monitoring Your

Health Habits

and Exercise

The comfort and safety of working at your computer can be affected by your general state of health. Studies have shown that a variety of health conditions may increase the risk of discomfort, muscle and joint disorders, or injuries.

These preexisting conditions include:

Hereditary factors

Arthritis and other connective tissue disorders

Diabetes and other endocrine disorders

Thyroid conditions

Vascular disorders

Generally poor physical condition and dietary habits

Prior injuries, traumas, and musculoskeletal disorders

Excessive weight

Stress

Smoking

Advancing age

Pregnancy, menopause, and other conditions affecting hormone levels and water retention

Monitoring personal tolerance levels and limits

Different users of computers have different levels of tolerance for intensive work over a long period. Monitor your personal tolerance levels and avoid regularly exceeding them.

If any of the listed health conditions apply to you, it is particularly important to know and monitor your personal limits.

Cultivating health and fitness

Additionally, your overall health and tolerance for the rigors of work typically can be improved by avoiding adverse health conditions and by exercising regularly to improve and maintain your physical fitness.

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