"There has been "an alarming increase" in the number of working-age people suffering strokes, with unhealthy lifestyles being seen as the main cause." They mention television and computer games (as they always do).
These news reports annoy me. They're very quick at criticising those who sit on their bums all day, watching TV or playing computer games.
The problem isn't watching TV or playing computer games. I love playing computer games... I always have and always will, and that will never change. I'm a computer nerd, however I spend 8 hours of the day sat in front of a computer not playing computer games because it's my job. YES, THAT'S RIGHT, the majority of my day is spent in front of a computer because I have too - I make a living from it. Is that any different to sitting at home playing games? Why not mention that when writing these articles since so many of us have to sit at work?
So if the chances of me suffering a stroke are increased because of that, maybe I should get danger pay? After all, what they are saying is that my job is dangerous to my health.
Also, if they're going to whinge at those watching TV as well, why not have a go at those who sit on their bums and read books.... play board games.... draw/paint... etc.?
Sitting on our bums doing things is a part of life! How easy it is to single out TV and computers for the health problems of today.
