September 12, 2006

Breathe . . . or go blind

Brazilian researchers found lifting heavy weights was linked to a temporary increase in pressure within the eye - especially when holding the breath.

They say that this could increase the risk of glaucoma, as the condition is more common in people subjected to frequent changes in eye pressure.

From the BBC. Note, however, that eye-popping pressure can also be generated by hard blowing into wind instruments, or pretty much any other strain-generating activity.

Posted by David on September 12, 2006 2:10 PM

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If glaucoma was also been linked to trumpet playing and to wearing neckties too tightly, what about constant straining heavily during evacuation? The latter has been linked to heart damage, especially when combined with holding the breath.

Posted by: Sarah [TypeKey Profile Page] on September 12, 2006 4:47 PM
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