Count, How many hours you spent in front of computer? Than per 24 hours times it by 100%. What do you get? How many percent of your day spent in front of your computer? how much time of your life you spent in front of the computer? A lot? Then you should know how computer effect your health. This article is from www.livingwithcomputers.com, enjoy!
The Negative Effects of Computers on the Human Body
Introduction
Computers are relatively new to the human body. And so we can be certain that we do not understand every side effect of having so many computers in own life. Are their serious side effects of putting computers in our bedrooms? How about having a cell phone next to our brain for hundreds or thousands of hours? Here we introduce some of the most common negative effects of computers and how you can keep yourself and your home safe.
Lets Get a Scope of the Problem
Consider for a second, how important the physical set up of your computing environment is. In a 2007, it was concluded that
65% of Americans spend ATLEAST 8 hours a day on the computer!. At this rate, 65% of Americans will spend 1/3 of their life interacting with computers. Now this may or may not be a good thing, but one thing is for sure.
How humans physically interact with computers WILL effect their physical body over time.The body can only take so much stress and strain!
1- Computer Ergonomics
Ergonomics : the science of designing safe and comfortable machines for humans.
Computer Ergonomics: The science of designing safe and comfortable computers and computer equipment. Learn how you can use ergonomics to protect yourself from back problems, neck pain, arthritis, eye strain, bad posture, and any other negative effect from computer related stress.
2- Eye Strain
Computer screens can be very harmful on the eyes. You've probably noticed this after spending a couple of straight hours reading on your computer that your eyes can be quite irritated. Of course this irritation is your eyes telling you that they are hurting. In addition, we don't just use computers one day or one time. No, we use them EVERYDAY. So do yourself a favor, and consider researching how you can reduce eye strain.
How can you reduce eye strain?
3- Lack of Exercise
Particularly among the people who use computers the most, a lack of exercise can be a cause for concern. Of course computers don't directly cause a lack of exercise, but studies have shown that kids who spend a very high amount of time on computers are less likely to exercise. Does this mean to use computers less? Possibly, but not definitely. It does however mean that kids (and adults) do need adequate exercise.
The Positive Effects of Computers on the Human Body
Introduction
How many of us have ever looked up an article online about a medical condition we have (or think we have)? The internet allows access to thousands of medical journals and information. Of course this information hasn't replaced our doctors or physicians, but it certainly is a valuable resource. Also consider how doctors are using computers to research. Medical research has exploded since the advent of the computer. Advanced images of the brain are only possible because we have computers to interperet the data. Lets look at just a few of the reasons why computers are helping healthcare so much.
1- Home Healthcare Equipment and Monitors
Did you know that you can have some of the powerful equipment that your doctor uses, right in your very own home? In just the last decade, computerized medical tools have started entering the home. These devices, can be very powerful and they can save lives. Of course they can also improve the quality of life, and prolong independence. These healthcare gadgets are often connected directly to your hospital. They upload the results straight to your doctor. This allows him to receive information about how you are doing without you needing to drive to the hospital, wait in the waiting room, etc.
2-Professional Healthcare Technology
The diagnostic tools and computers available to doctors these days are incredible. Doctors are able to take high resolution images and 3D models of every part of the human body. These tools give information that is absolutely necessary to make a correct diagnosis. There are also computer systems that allow doctors to virtually model and sythsesize drugs, study genetic disorders, and test drugs and side effects without needing to experiment on humans!
3-Health Informatics : Sharing Medical Information
Consider the possibility that any doctor in the world could access your medical information in a matter of seconds. Behold the power of the internet. Of course we must address how to keep this information confidential, and how to control when and if this information is accessed. But the benefits of sharing medical information are incredibly real. Having a medical profile will stop unnecessary medical overlap and allow doctors to waste less resources conducting the same tests. In addition, doctors are able to compare their findings with the results of other doctors. Finally, medical researchers are able to study large amounts of medical data. This greatly helps to research and diagnos diseases that are related to culture, climate, age, race, sex, weight, and more. This type of research is only possible because of computers.
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