Last week’s Lunch & Learn presented a double feature to a packed house at LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Fairfield, Texas.
Presented by the City of Fairfield and Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, the event featured “Cyber Security” by Call 4 Computers and “Aging Gracefully” by Lott Physical Therapy.
Back up, back up, and back up.
The importance of keeping a second, separate place for storing date was emphasized during a presentation led by Dylan White (pictured at top) and Rod Norton of Call 4 Computers. That way, when your security is breach on one device, your originals can still be accessed from somewhere else.
Attendees learned about several cyber security concerns, including virus, malware, adware, spyware, and worms. They were also cautioned against popular scams.
“Microsoft will never call you,” they said, warning against scammers misrepresenting themselves in order to get control of your computer, passwords and information.
Some of the tips for staying safe online include:
–Don’t click that link. If you know the website address, type it in yourself.
–Don’t open that attachment. Beware of emails that look like they came from someone you know. Call and verify they sent it, first.
–Don’t be cheap. Pay for firewall and anti-virus protection. The free ones contain adware, and are not free in the long run.
–Shut it down. If someone gains control of your computer, unplug from the internet, shut down your computer, and call the experts for assistance.
Stand more, sit less.
Changes in posture contribute more to back pain than most people realize, according to Dr. David Lott PT, DPT (above). And, if corrected early, can prevent many problems experienced by the over 60 crowd.
While many patients have difficulty standing or walking without pain, according to Dr. Lott, these same individuals report no pain when they use a shopping cart to walk around a large store.
The reason goes back to posture. “When you are slumped over, it changes your center of gravity and puts strain on your back,” said Dr. Lott.
Over time, the stress put on the muscles from bad posture can lead to chronic conditions, if not addressed.
As an example, Dr. Lott compared our muscles to a plastic spoon. You can bend it, and then it springs back to a straight utensil. However, if you bend the spoon and hold it in that position for several hours, it will hold a curved position.
This trend of bad posture and back pain, says Dr. Lott, is due Sitting Disease.
Currently, people spend an average of twelve hours a day in a sitting position. This can include time in bed, as people who sleep on their side are also in a sitting position.
The solution: Stand more. Sit less. Dr. Lott went over a few common complaints, and the exercises that could assist. Also, free consultations are available at Lott Physical Therapy, which include a video capture of patients’ walking posture.
