Reprinted with permission from the purple section of USoA TODAY, March 31, 2011You are thinking about going to the library this morning for research? Downloading a Googled PDF of a hundred pages? Scouring the white paper and abstracts again? One-click ordering (with Prime) that obscure manual from Amazon.com?
Maybe you should go for a hamburger instead.
New research data suggests that people who read too much are in danger of entering an "over-reading" zone, similar to the recently documented "over-training syndrome" for athletes and people attempting to simply add some exercise to an otherwise sedentary lifestyle.
"Our case studies suggest that people who read too much, for scholastic as well as entertainment purposes, face a 12% higher chance of vision problems after the age of 80, than those who's (sic) last book read was in junior high", claims lead researcher Dr. Leonard T. Tool, "the general population needs to be aware of these important recent trends, and take the necessary precautions."
"People think that just because they were given a pair of eyes at birth that they can use them, unlimited, for life. They read newspapers, magazines, on-line, novels, textbooks, paperbacks, and now even on electronic portable devices. You can over-read the same way you can over-train. And we need to get the message out that there is danger in going the extra page, the same way as going the extra mile," continued Tool.
According to the latest data, 76% of the American population over the age of 80 needs corrective lenses, a figure that has remained constant since records began being recorded, 1948.
"We aren't saying DON'T READ, we are simply asking for a little moderation. Don't read too much, and don't run too far," finished Dr. Tool, "Personally I'd trade a tome like War and Peace, for the Cliff Notes, run for office instead of a marathon, and drive to the corner burger joint with 20/20 hindsight. Moderation is the key."
Funding for the study by The Kroc Foundation.
Satire by RCVman.
8 comments:
A really good "tongue in cheek"
article, funded by the Kroc Foundation AKA McDonald's! Laughter is good medicine. BTW I don't think I've ever met ANYONE over the age of 50 who doesn't need corrective lenses, whether for reading (uh, oh) or distance. Over reading? Over training? Give me a break, but NOT at McDonald's!
I got it. My next book (first in a series) will be: "How to Over-Train like the Pros."
I don't know anyone who overtrains, do you?
http://www.amplifyingperformance.com/blog/Over-Exertion-Can-Be-Fatal-For-Male-Athletes.html
Two completely different data sets, with the culprit in the "other" category. And the solution: Train within normal limits? OMG. No thanks. I'll take my chances trying to improve. Are you really defending this crap, or just bored?
I have met hundreds of people who have exhibited symptoms of over-training at one time or another, myself included, that is not the issue. The issue is in labeling it a SYNDROME and hence sending a strong (fear based) message that it is somehow dangerous to work hard. It is exactly why we train smart, learn from our mistakes, do intervals and take complete days of rest.
There were drugs involved with the tragic Iowa State football incident? You wouldn't classify that as "other"? It wasn't over-training it was kids bein' kids, thinking themselves bulletproof (stupidity). If it was over-training the whole team would have had the same response to the dose.
Nietzsche got it right mate.
Thanks for the link, a sad story indeed.
Just messin' with ya.
Oh, man, I was hoping things were gonna get exciting 'round here. I suppose there's always April Fools Day. Thanks.
what about surf culture, dude(ette)s
As in "Over-Surfing Syndrome"? Can one surf too much? No. Example: Our bodies will regulate the intensity or duration of activity through the magic of a bio-chemical change called lactic acid buildup. That forces us to stop or slow down, much as a 40 amp fuse, so that we don't inadvertently hurt ourselves. The correlation in surfing is what is known as the day being flat. No surf.
Sitting on your board is pretty low cardio, dude. Of course sharks, and surfer girls in wetsuits heat things up in a hurry.
Great pix from LA btw. Sam could be a star.
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