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Eight Hour Coding Session Causes DVT

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the go-stretch-now dept.

NickFitz writes "The BBC reports that a UK programmer collapsed with Deep Vein Thrombosis after an eight hour programming session. The potentially life-threatening condition is more commonly seen in air passengers on long haul flights, but this should serve as a warning to many Slashdot readers (including me) that screen breaks aren't just for resting the eyes."

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  1. -1 Moderation, Stupid American Bashing by msuzio · · Score: 5, Insightful

    What American Way of Life would you expect a programmer in the UK to have, exactly?

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