Monitoring Your Health Habits And Exercise - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 6330 Supplementary Manual

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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 disor-
ders, or injuries.
These preexisting conditions include:
Hereditary factors
Arthritis and other connective tissue
disorders
Diabetes and other endocrine
disorders
Thyroid conditions
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Vascular disorders
Generally poor physical condition and
dietary habits
Prior injuries, traumas, and
musculoskeletal disorders
Excessive weight
Stress
Smoking
Pregnancy, menopause, and other
conditions affecting hormone levels and
water retention
Advancing age
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 condi-
tions and by exercising regularly to improve
and maintain your physical fitness.