Hey guess what? As writers and dedicated keyboard jockeys, your Gifted Underachievers have developed musculoskeletal issues and repetitive strain injuries.

Down the road, their sedentary work lives make them prime candidates for heart disease and stroke.

And writers are not the only creatives subject to a surprising range of job-related health risks, both mental and physical.

What can we do? Well, that’s what this segment is about.

Questions for Listeners

* Has your creative field led to any health issues?

* What’s the worst injury or issue you’ve had from work?

* Any advice for avoiding this kind of thing?

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For Further Exploration:

The Cleveland Clinic on the causes, symptoms, and treatments for repetitive strain injuries: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17424-repetitive-strain-injury

Kyle Heath on on Art Habits and Rehab Tips to get back to making art:

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