Computer Fatigue

[70707Bride]

I found this on the Real Age thing and thought we all might get use out of this ;):

All About YOU: 3 Tips to Fight Computer Fatigue

Does logging on give you headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes? Fight back with these tips.

Make sure your eyes look down slightly when you work. Look away from your screen every half hour, and focus on something 20 feet away. And leave your desk completely once every hour to give your eyes a break from the screen. Here's why (http://www.realage.com/news_features/tip.aspx?cid=17870&#MI).

High-Tech Health Syndrome
Our ancestors roamed the Serengeti with their sights set on the horizon. We sit at desks all day staring at a computer screen. The result for many: computer fatigue syndrome. It causes eyestrain, dizziness, headaches, low energy, and neck, back, and shoulder pain.

Remember the Three Rs
Working or playing on the computer for more than 3 hours a day increases your odds of the condition. So remember the three Rs: Readjust (your screen, that is -- so your eyes look down); refocus (your eyes -- on something far away, once in a while); and remove (your whole body -- from your workstation, now and then). And, what the heck, blink once in a while, too, to help keep your eyes moist.

Want to learn what's normal for aging eyes, what may be a sign of disease, and how to compensate for changes? Read this RealAge article (http://www.realage.com/AgingCenter/Articles.aspx?aid=10405).

[NicksBride]

haha good idea. I get SOO tired when I am typing for hours. But does that include Onewed time? hahaha

[WebLady]

Good tips! Sometimes I do get headaches and sort of dry eye.

But my dogs help me to get up and/or turn away every now and then ;)

[shawnsgirl]

Well, that explains a lot. Some days after work I am so exhausted after a day of work...Thanks for these types I would have never thought just working and staring at a computer could cause such fatigue!!

[70707Bride]

I usually have to take small breaks often. Maybe to get something to drink or eat or whatever, or class.

[katieandalex]

I'd heard about all of that before. It does work, though I rarely have those problems. The only problem I ever notice when I've been on the computer for a long time is that my hands get really really cold. I don't know if I have bad circulation or something, but whenever I'm on the computer for a few hours, I get done and my hands are freezing.

[mariaandmanish]

I'm just like you, Katie, only it's not just my hands that get freezing, it's my hands and feet. Of course, that's usualy the case when I'm sitting at the computer desk itself and I think it's because of the height of the table. When I'm working on my laptop, and can put my feet up and keep my arms and hands lower, I don't end up cold. Maybe it's just me, but it works!