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The best way to properly monitor eye and vision health is to make sure your child gets a comprehensive eye exam every year .
No Bones About It
Is your job a pain in the neck ? If you work in a sedentary environment , your response is probably yes . Musculoskeletal pain is caused by excessive sitting throughout the day , leading to slouching , hunching over , and muscles in your body going without use for hours . Studies are finding that although a regular workout routine helps , it won ’ t combat the constant weight on your rump .
Although some offices are moving toward healthier options , such as convertible , stand-up / sit-down desks , or treadmill desks ( if you have the skill to think and walk at the same time ), most of us have to face our chairs every day . What a pain !
However , there are ways to prevent the negative effects , such as stiffness and poor circulation , of constant sitting :
• Get up and move ! If you find yourself sitting for extended periods of time , you need to break the habit . Schedule an alarm for every 30 minutes to get up and take a lap around your office . Manage your time effectively by going to pick up your paper from the printer or grabbing a glass of water . Even better ? Visit a coworker to talk about a project instead of sending an email .
• Establish proper sitting habits . Keep your back straight , feet at 90 degrees , and eyes level with the top of your computer screen .
Make sure your shoulders aren ’ t hunched when resting your elbows on your desk to type .
• Stretch in place . Adding stretching to your daily routine is beneficial for anyone . Stand up and do a few stretches at your desk to get your muscles loosened up and moving . Feeling spunky ? Add a few jumping jacks in to get your heart rate pumping for some extra energy .
• Realize how much sitting you do . Sitting for eight hours at your job has negative effects on your body , but sitting on the couch for the rest of the night doubles those effects , increasing cause for concern . If you have a sedentary job , make a point of taking a walk afterward or spend some time on your feet with your kids or at the gym . Keeping active during breaks and on the weekends will also help combat negative effects from the workweek . ■
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