An essay on diseases incidental to literary and sedentary persons : $b With proper rules for preventing their fatal consequences. And instructions for their cure

"An Essay on Diseases Incidental to Literary and Sedentary Persons" by S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David) Tissot is a scientific work from the 1700s that shines a light on the health problems that come with being a scholar, especially the dangers of sitting too much and thinking too hard, and provides advice on how to protect the body and heal from these dangers, because he shows how the mind and body are connected. As he begins, the author explains what he hopes to achieve and clarifies why he is talking about the health issues of bookish people, he thinks about his new role in academics and honors the past medical figures. As he moves forward, he questions how this topic has been addressed and lays out his plan to examine how intellect affects physical wellbeing. Tissot promises a thorough exploration of the connection between a lazy life and common diseases for intellectual people, and stresses that balancing mental work with physical activity is a must for staying healthy.