Not Signed In - Lifting weights raises risk of glaucoma
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:08 PM EST
... Holding your breath while weightlifting causes temporary increases in eye pressure that could raise the risk of developing one form of glaucoma, according to a study published on Monday. ...
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