Category: Wellness

There is new research that suggests that long periods of sitting can be linked to heart problems and poor health, even in people who exercise regularly.  The research, published in the European Heart Journal, found that those who spend a lot of time in a chair were more likely to carry weight around their waists, have lower levels of “good cholesterol,” and experience more inflammation.

The researchers did find, however, that getting up frequently – even for very short periods of just a minute at a time – was enough to slim waistlines and lower C-reactive protein levels, which are markers of inflammation.

According to this story’s source, WebMD, “The study suggests even small changes could help, like standing up to take phone calls, walking to see a colleague rather than phoning or emailing, and centralizing trash cans and printers so you have to walk to them.”

Source: https://www.webmd.com

The added benefit of taking frequent breaks from your chair?  You give your eyes a rest as well.  Computer eye strain is effecting more and people – causing discomfort, cutting down on productivity, and potentially leading to eye disease.

You’re part of the global majority.  A new study out of the London School for Economics finds that 81% of people across the world who have internet access use the Web to research health information.

While this study’s researchers are glad that people are using technology to inform themselves about health issues, they do wave a flag of caution.  Study authors are concerned that only one quarter of questionnaire responders say that they check the sources of the medical facts that they find online.  Source: Medscape

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Skipping Due to Cost of Care

Are you among the growing number of Americans who are skipping regular visits to the eye doctor due to the cost of care?

A survey by the Center for Disease Control of over 11,5000 adults over 40 shows that nearly 40% skipped opportunities for regular eye care due to lack of money or insurance coverage.  After age 65, only 23.3% blame lack of insurance for missing their annual eye exams.

Researchers were especially worried by seniors: nearly 44% said they didn’t need to visit an eye doctor – these people have  the highest incidence of vision problem.  The researchers noted that many seniors feel that poor vision is normal and there’s nothing to be done about it.   Previous studies have demonstrated that primary care providers don’t consider vision important enough to pay attention.

SOURCE: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, May 20, 2011 via http://www.medicinenet.com

Skipping Even With Known Problems

An article in the New York Times highlights how many Americans are not making it to their annual eye exams – even those who know they are at risk of developing or have already developed an eye disease.  A study by Lighthouse International shows that 86% of people with known eye conditions do not make it to the eye doctor each year.

An article in the New York Times highlights how many Americans are not making it to their annual eye exams – even those who know they are at risk of developing or have already developed an eye disease.  A study by Lighthouse International shows that 86% of people with known eye conditions do not make it to the eye doctor each year.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com