Monitoring Your Health Habits And Exercise - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 917 Supplementary Manual

Monitoring Your
The comfort and safety of working at your computer can be affected by your general
Health Habits state of health. Studies have shown that a variety of health conditions may increase the
risk of discomfort, muscle and joint disorders, or injuries.
and Exercise
These pre-existing conditions include:
N Hereditary factors
N Arthritis and other connective tissue disorders
N Diabetes and other endocrine disorders
N Thyroid conditions
N Vascular disorders
N Generally poor physical condition and dietary habits
N Prior injuries, traumas, and musculo-skeletal disorders
N Excessive weight
N Stress
N Smoking
N Advancing age
N Pregnancy, menopause, and other conditions affecting hormone levels and water
Monitoring personal tolerance levels and limits
Different computer users 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 rigours of work may typically be
improved by avoiding adverse health conditions and regular exercise to improve and
maintain your physical fitness.
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