Uncross your legs now and then.

Wed, Jan 27, 2010
The China Post/Asia News Network
Asiaone.com

Researchers have revealed that inefficient exercise and excessive computer usage are the top two bad health habits, according to a recent report on the top 10 unhealthy habits.

According to Sung Pei-kun, the research centre director, two-thirds of interviewees exercise less than three times per week. The study used the health reports of 18,061 adults from the MJ Health Screening Centre.
Using a computer for more than three continuous hours a day ranks as the second worst health habit, said Sung.

Another dangerous health habits include sitting with legs crossed which can lead to blood clots in the veins, dislocation of spinal discs and scoliosis. Further, sitting on the toilet for long-periods can worsen hemorrhoids and increase the risk of constipation.

In addition, forced bowel movements can seriously endanger health, causing an instant raise in blood pressure, causing cerebral hemorrhage.
Others bad habits that could cramp your lifestyle include toilet reading, eating hot food, excessive coffee or tea intake, insufficient water intake, lifting with a bended back and getting out of bed right away after waking up.

Sung added that bad health habits account for 50 per cent of modern-day killers. Other major factors include poor medical services at 10 per cent, environment at 20 per cent and heredity at 20 per cent.

According to researchers, the five most effective habits to develop a healthier lifestyle include a sufficient nutrition intake, regular workouts, staying fit, refraining from alcoholic beverages and smoking and changing old lifestyles.