Monitoring Your Health Habits And Exercise - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5000 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 preexisting conditions include:
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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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
Safety and Comfort