With start of 21st century the use of computer raised to 500% times than before and is increasing more and more day by day.
With increase in use of computer there are many health problem increasing also getting in. Kids
use computers for their games, youth uses it for entertainment or study purposes and other
business community uses it for business promotion and data entering. All these people are using computers constantly for
many hours. All these people who use it
for constantly long time should follow the tips for good health. Here I have
enlisted some of steps that lead to good computer use and that can help you to
maintain your health while using computer.
Healthy environment
To ensure your safety while using computer/laptop maintain healthy
environment. An ideal healthy environment includes your position, your eyes
angle, your body movements, your hands, arms and other body parts position.
Position the monitor so that its upper edge lie at an equal
height to forehead. And the distance between you and your computer screen should
be 1-2 feet. Sit down straightly and don't lie towards computer this can cause
a problem in your backbone.
Protect eyes
To save your eyes decrease the brightness to minimum ease
level. Using high brightness can destruct your eyes vastly. Maintain eye level
to ease. Try to feel the stress on your eyes and check yourself which level
provides stress to you. Use g a screen protector on monitor screen is also
recommended.
Along with these you need as internal aid as well. Eating almonds
can protect more. However eating carrots is also recommended although it
directly does not has effect but it develops enzymes for good sight.
While using laptop or monitor blink as much as possible.
Blinking is same as refreshing computer.
After every twenty minutes look at some distant place. Ideal
distance is twenty feet and this will alos improve your eye sight.
Position on chair
While sitting on chair lie straightly, in case bending
forward or down can cause backbone problem. Use a chair which is straight. Some
people while enjoying at homes lie on bed and use laptops. It should be
prohibited or else it can change angle of backbone.
Eye exposure to air
While using desktop or laptop or any other electronic
gadgets avoid direct exposure of your eyes to air. Sit on angle from which your
eyes receive minimum air. This tip is especially for summers. While using
laptop in front of fans, cooler, air conditioners is observed.
Keyboard tips
While using keyboard keep in mind the angle of your arms
with joints and feel the ease of your arms.
Check for change of angle and set it top that point by which
you feel ease.While typing especially for type-rs or people with data entry
jobs take rest five to ten minutes in every hour to avoid RSI. If you are not
comfortable with keyboard, plan to change it. Get a keyboard with soft keys,
using hard keys can cause Repetitive Stress injuries to arms and hands.
Mouse tips
For using mouse keep in mind that it is according to your
hands, some people need big sized some need normal size and some need small
size. Use an appropriate sized mouse for surfing.
Wash face in intervals
If you are working long hours then wash your mouth with cold
water. This will not only refresh you but will also keep eyes away from dryness.
Dryness in eyes can cause severe problem.
Take breaks
If you are earning money online and have choice to work any
time without burden, then try to take breaks for example if you have to do work
for four hours , instead of sitting four hours you can work one hour and then
take break and then start on working.
Desktop or Laptop
The last and important point is the choice between desktop
or laptop. Workplaces or home where you have choice to choose between Desktop
or Laptop go for Laptop. Researches have proved that Laptop users are suffering
more problems as compared to desktop users. Using desktop bounds you to a
well sitting position while Laptop doesn't provides you ease. Desktop computer
are also recommended by researchers and specialists for business work.
Do exercise daily, it is a tip for all people. Choose
exercises that can make your muscles stronger.
I hope, following these steps can help you maintain your
good health.
If you found my tips good share with friends also.