Weighted Vests: A growing Fitness Trend – But Are They Right For You?
ORLANDO, FL – Exercising with a weighted vest is gaining popularity, offering potential benefits like increased calorie burn and improved cardiovascular fitness.However, experts caution that while the vests can be effective, they aren’t suitable for everyone and carry potential risks.
The article details how optic neuropathy,often linked to glaucoma,isn’t always caused by increased intraocular pressure. For individuals with narrow angles in their eyes, a Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) - creating small laser-drilled holes in the iris – can definitely help fluid drain and prevent pressure buildup.
Notably, certain medications, including the antidepressant Zoloft (an SSRI), can slightly increase the risk of angle closure in those with narrow angles, possibly leading to increased pressure and glaucoma. While cold/allergy medicines and anticholinergic drugs are more commonly associated with this issue, individuals on Zoloft should be vigilant for vision changes and promptly consult an eye doctor. Those who have undergone an LPI face a lower risk but should still remain aware of any visual disturbances.
In a seperate correction, Dr.Roach clarified the classification of Type 1 diabetes. He acknowledged a reader’s point that definitions vary by country. Globally, a “rare” disease affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 peopel (or fewer than 200,000 in the U.S.), while a “common” disease affects 1% of the population or more. Type 1 diabetes, affecting roughly 0.5% of the population, is therefore considered “uncommon,” unlike Type 2 diabetes, which impacts about 6%.
Readers with health questions can email Dr.Roach at ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu or mail them to 628 Virginia Dr., orlando, FL 32803.
