The harm of computers to human body

With the rapid development of science and technology in our country, computers have become one of the necessities for most of us in life, study, work and so on. Especially for many white-collar workers who often work in offices, the time they spend in front of the computer a day has far exceeded 10 hours. When they get home from get off work, many friends will continue to use the computer to surf the Internet and play games. However, few people know that apart from the fun and convenience that computers bring us, they are also very harmful to the human body.

In fact, the harm that computers can cause to the human body is countless, so it is best to reduce the use of computers in normal times, except when you are at work. It is best to use computers less at home. Because the radiation from computers is very high, and long-term use of computers can cause diseases, etc. So what are the hazards of computers to the human body?

The harm of computers to the human body

1. Radiation symptoms: Long-term computer radiation can harm the human reproductive system, nervous system, hematopoietic system and immune system, causing decreased fertility, endocrine disorders, and even inducing cell cancer.

Prevention guide: Try to keep a distance from the back and sides of the computer screen; drink more tea, as the active substances such as tea polyphenols in tea are helpful in resisting radiation pollution and regulating body functions; clean your facial skin promptly after using the computer to avoid rashes, pigmentation or skin lesions.

2. Symptoms of computer eye disease: dry eyes, burning, photophobia, increased red bloodshot eyes, unstable or temporary blurred vision, and in severe cases, heavy eyelids, swollen and painful eyeballs, double vision and even headaches.

Prevention guide: The computer screen should be slightly lower than the horizontal line of sight, and keep a distance of 40 to 50 cm from the eyes; after working in front of the computer for 1 hour, take a break for at least 10 minutes, gently massage the area around the eye sockets with your hands, roll your eyeballs or look out the window; eat more foods rich in vitamin A.

3. Symptoms of mouse hand, neck and shoulder discomfort: numbness, soreness and swelling in fingers and wrists, difficulty in stretching, and accompanied by a burning sensation. In severe cases, the entire hand and forearm are weak, and even mild tremors may occur; soreness in the neck, shoulders, and back.

Prevention guide: "Computer users" should not maintain the same sitting posture for a long time. They should change their postures more often, move their bodies, and take time to tilt their heads back and turn their necks. The height of the keyboard and mouse should preferably be lower than the height of the elbows when sitting.

4. Symptoms of computer mania: Feeling irritable, nervous, and anxious, especially when the computer malfunctions, the mood fluctuates more greatly, and you may even throw the mouse, smash the keyboard, and get angry with people around you.

Prevention Guide: The root cause of computer mania is that modern people are under great work pressure and are prone to tension and anxiety. The most fundamental way to prevent computer mania is to adjust your mindset, relax, balance work and life, and not put too much pressure on yourself.

5. Symptoms of computer agraphia: forgetting words when writing, temporary "amnesia" for many commonly used Chinese characters; handwriting is illegible, crooked, and contains many typos; thinking is fluent when typing on the computer, but one often feels at a loss when writing with a pen.

Prevention Guide: Computer agraphia is related to people's long-term use of text input systems with associative functions. Over time, the memory of the shapes of Chinese characters will become blurred. Therefore, you might as well develop the habit of reading and keeping a diary, or buy a copybook to copy. This not only exercises your writing skills but is also a good way to relax.

Regarding the harm that computers can do to the human body, in fact, in addition to enjoying the convenience that computers bring us, we have to say that the harm that computers can do to us is also undeniable. The harm that computers bring to us, in addition to causing tension and anxiety, can also easily lead to mouse hand, and even neck and waist pain, etc., and can even have a serious impact on our eyesight. Therefore, it is best for young friends to stay away from computers.