Fast-tracks health problems

Fast-tracks health problems

Computer related

1. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) -

computers make your eyes shift & focus between the screen , documents & key board 20,000 times a day , the equivalent of 60 push up a minute .No wonder that CVS - a syndrome denoting irritable , dry , red , painful eyes is doing the rounds . For relief, place the monitor 30 inches away : adjust the screen about 15 to 20 degrees below the horizontal line of sight.

Repetitive strain injury (RSI)

It occurs when the tendon muscles, nerves & other soft tissue in the hand & shoulders get strained due to the prolonged use of computers. shiftiness, tingling & sore arm are a sure sign Take regular breaks to stretch & massage arms , shoulders & position of desk & chairs at the right height to prevent the pain that comes with RSI

Cell phone related

. Cell phone elbow (CPE)

Too much talking on a cell phone causes this syndrome , also called cubital tunnel syndrome . Prolonged flexing of elbow, causing numbness , tingling & pain in the fore arm . it can make writing & typing difficult. Use hands free with your cell phone

2. Electromagnetic radiation (EMR)

We swim in a in a sea of radiations produced by a slew modern technologies , of particular concern are the electro magnetic radiations from mobile phones & base stations. New studies show that although mobile phone transmit via a low frequency radiation , long term can double brain cancer risk & that of ear tumor’s four times

3. i Pod ear

if you’re an iPod addict , take out of those ear buds , suggest researcher’s at Colorado university in Boston , US. The real risk of hearing is matter of how high & how long you listen. Listening to ear buds for 90minutes a day at 80per cent volume is probably safe , but risk of permanent hearing loss can increase with just five minutes of exposure a day music at full volume