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A DAY IN THE HEALTH WHAT DO YOU EAT FOR BREAKFAST? We all know we should be as healthy and active as possible, but with jobs that require lots of sitting, it can be a challenge to make the time and possess the discipline to keep the body working in tip-top shape. In the fall of 2012, NAILS sent an online poll to its readers to get a glimpse into the everyday health habits of nail technicians. Here's what you said. HOW MUCH SLEEP DO YOU GET EACH NIGHT? Who has time for that? — no breakfast for me. 18% I grab something quick — bagel, donut, etc. 30% I stop and get fast food. 4% Something light and healthy — a piece of fruit or yogurt. I need a hearty breakfast — bacon, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, sausage, etc. < 3 hours .....................................................2% 4-6 hours .................................................20% 6-8 hours .................................................68% 8+ hours .....................................................11% Fun Fact: A good night's sleep has a huge effect on our moods and motor functions throughout the next day. In fact, according to recent sleep deprivation studies in Australia, going a full night without sleep is the equivalent effect of having a blood alcohol content of .08%, which is legally drunk. The estimated healthiest sleep time is about seven to nine hours each night. 40% 8% HOW MUCH COFFEE DO YOU DRINK? None — It gives me the jitters. 33% One cup in the morning when I wake up and that's it. 36% A few cups throughout the day. 27% All. The. Time. 4% WHAT TIME DO YOU GET UP? DO YOU HAVE A VENTILATION SYSTEM AT YOUR WORK STATION? NO 63% before 6:30 a.m. 29% 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. 40% 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. 23% 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. 4% after 9:30 a.m. 4% 168 | | NAILS MAGAZINE JANUARY 2013 YES 37% DO YOU SCHEDULE BREAKS BETWEEN CLIENTS? NO 41% YES 59% Not Fun Fact: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a very serious concern for nail technicians. Caused by hands that endure repetitive motions over long durations, the pain of CTS can become so debilitating it impairs professionals from doing their jobs and can require surgery to fix. To help keep CTS from developing, schedule regular breaks to stretch your wrists, fingers, hands, and forearms, and give them regular breaks. You can check out more articles about CTS at nailsmag. com/carpaltunnelsyndrome.