Health tips for prolonged PC users

Prolonged use of PC or laptops can cause serious problems to the human body which develop over a long period of time and hence are more susceptible to be ignored or confused with something else. I have been a computer user for last 10 or 12 years and have faced some of these problems myself. luckily, someone told me to follow a few simple and very effective things/practices that have helped not only to mitigate the risks but also reverse the damage done to a great extent.

I share these tips in a supposedly tech.tips blog because i feel that it is the right place to put these things in perspective.

1. Usually a PC user is involved deeply in whatever s/he is doing - programming, blogging, reading, searching, playing video/music, etc - and doesn't listen to the nature's calls. DO listen to them and urinate every 60 to 90 minutes to release the pressure from the bladder.
2. Drink water - say 2-3 gulps every 10 minutes or better 1 glass (200 to 300 ml) every half an hour. It will help in cleaning your body and controlling the body temperature.
3. Take your eyes away from the screen twice in a minute or two. continuous staring at the screen will stiffen the muscles and dry them causing ache and swelling.
4. Blink regularly. While working with something very indulging, generally we forget to blink our eyes leading to dryness and burning sensation in them. The natural blink rate of for human eye is 5-6 times per minute. We should at least remember to blink trice a minute.
5. Take a walk. Try to leave your seat every 15 to 20 minutes so that the muscles of your legs, back and shoulders get some relaxation. Walking will help you with neck also.
6. Even if sitting do simple and gentle neck movements - rotating or moving them sideways or to-and-fro. Spondalitis is a very common problem found in PC users.

Hope these will help you all

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