Is Computer Making People Unhealthy

Ive been using computer since past 3 years during those three years i have used the computer at an average of 3 hours a day now i have become an addict of computer as well as i am suffering from weak eyesight,headaches,back aches and sometimes sleeplessness do u people go through the same?? Is the excessive use of computer harming us what should be done?? is there any substitution or prevention possible??

[question posted by jaizdeep]

responses and comments:

I would say no but my wife says yes and if i am completely honest you are right obviously sitting in from a computer for hours and hours every day has tom have an affect and all the things you are coping with seems like a good starting place.Now that we are addicted to using the computer it will almost be impossible to kick the habit and mylot I am sure has many many users at the computer much more time then they even realize .....How do we kick the habit ??? Good Luck [maddy37]

I've been using computers since the 80's and I agree I have been suffering with more tension headaches, eye strain and neck/shoulder pain. I've had my eyes checked and I do have great vision, it's sitting in front of a monitor to many hours a day. [feralcat]

yeah using computer for long hours will definetly be injurious to your health..one should avoid using computer for long hours.. and also try giving some rest to your body in between by taking short breaks. [vin2win]

i think computers are very addictive, it has taken over the world now you can do absolutely everythink on the computer now buy from supermarkets, shop online for anythink at all bet online, everythink is online, the streets are losing money and the web is making money. [Nglentasha]

i would say yes.. because its making your life sedentary. just sitting infront of the monitor [schizoaffectivegurl]

yes but it is a healthy one not an unhelathy without computer things are impossible! [royrules1]

Yeah, you have to get out of the chair, and do some exercises, regularly, to allow your posture to adjust. Think of it as "arthritis by other means". Most of the computer ailments are too real, but avoidable: RSI, too much keyboard, not enough stretching exercises. Headaches; bad posture, too much time on the screen without a break, glare from screen. Adjust your color scheme for neutral colors. If you're using Windows, find the Marine color scheme on the Control Panel Display, with soft green text background will work. I'm a writer, I can do 5000 words a day easily, and I can't stand dazzling screens. My emails come out green, but at least I know I'm not blinding anyone at the other end, either. If you do a lot of time on the computer, headaches and dizziness mean "lay off". If severe, you may need professional help, but common sense and a strange desire to be in less pain will probably do the trick. [Wanderlaugh]

yes dude you are perfectly right even i do exercise and try taking protection but i guess too much an addict for the exercises to help me out [jaizdeep]

Yes, of course it is making people unhealthy for the following reasons. The first and foremost would be that it is making people lazy, like people these days prefer to do online shopping just sitting on their homes and get it to their home rather than going out and do some walk, etc, hence the exercise part it is missing. The other way is that using computer itself is unhealthy for us. If you use keyboards repetitively you will end up with carpal tunnel syndrome. Since you end up gazing at the computer screen for long time, your eyes would get lots of trouble later. If you sit on the computer long time without any other activity you will end up being obese and hence with that you will have other dangerous diseases like hypertension, heart attack, stroke, etc. Hence we need to limit our computer usage to a permissible level. [milott]

i think its not all harming people, usually, the most problem happened is problem about your eyes, and you need be aware of this problem, [setancrew]

I think computers are addicting. I must admit i feel i am addicted to the internet. Computers are not good for people because they weaken eyesight and hurt the bones in peoples hands. I dont think people will ever lessen their use of computers because it is a very convinient and fun machine. [Smithfamily]

I believe that the more the technology to evolve, more the peoples did not faram exercises. The world will become sedentary and obeso and never more will be exactly believes that they would have to invent a program that paid you to make exercises. It would be an excellent idea. [lulylove]

Yes computer makes people unhealthy as people lose contact with their loved ones at home, they forget the world existing near them, they get addicted so much to it, they make chat with people eonlin have friends online but they got bored even to mingle with family members, it makes people less social, the eyes also get a lot of strain, the computer is good in many ways but excessive use causes mental and physical strain. [NancyLobo]

I think it' similar to the tv where people spend too much time in front of it. Of course I am on my laptop watching a football game. I spend 12-14 hours on the computer but I also work from home so I feel it is justified becuase that is how I earn a living. You just need to make sure your surroundings are ergononmically correct. [health4uandpets]

i guess the old age adage of 'too much of anything is harmful' is absolutely true!sitting on the pc for long hours can harm the back and the spine if our posture is not correct.also staring at the screen for a long time can harm our eyes.it is better if one wears photochromic glasses while working.it helps to protect the eyes i have heard. [manasiagarwal]

Yes, cause theyre sit forever [kulanuwun]

Yes i agree with you, computers have made our work easier, but has really affected our health. I am working in a software company i have to sit next to computers for 8 hours. I get headache, backache and problems with my eyes. [sudhir4441]

i m a computer engg.so for me its not about habit ..its about need,,,, I have to sit atleast 10-12 hours eday on PC....In such a situation all you can do is concentrate on ur diet. Do regular exercise for ur back,neck and eyes. Do look off the screen for 20 seconds every 20 mins.... Wash ur eyes with water every 1 hour. This is how you will keep enjoying ur computer activities n wont loose ur health!!! [deep1608]

well u sat only 3 hr and u ended up there i sat for an average of 4 hrs whn i had thinngs to do and 12 whn i was jobless whr did i end up nowhr.....there is nothing computer has become a part and soul of ourself one cannot live without it i practically cant...the very thought scares me...but the best substitution to this is to find a group of frnds who like to go for long walks and enjoy rather than complain.... [rash219]

I think that I am lucky that sitting in front of the computer for this many hours doesn't seem to give me headaches or sleeplessness or back problems. I do however suffer from eye strain and weak vision, but I'm not entirely certain that all of that is due to the time that I spend sitting here staring at this computer monitor. *laugh* I am certain that it adds to the problem, however. The internet is definitely like an addiction for me.. I spent far too much time on here. And now I am addicted to Mylot! LOL ^_^ [shywolf]

I would have to say yes, they will tell you that it is not good to sit on front of computer for long periods of time. I am sure that this is where all of my aches come from also. Have not found a substitution though. My computer is the first thing I think about in the morning. Guess this is addiction. [cwgrlsarefun]

well, yes there are possibilities of making people unhealthy. But i think what matters most is how you sit, how far are your eyes on the monitor and are you sacrificing sleep just to play with the computer. I mean side effects on computers are minimal if the person using it is healthy enough and knows how to discipline oneself. Try to rleax sometime. Enjoy anture, there is nothing compared to it. :D [Veyayu]

I don't agree with this. All body pain has to be there whenever you do something. When u drive for long time, when you sleep on bed for a long time, when you read through out the day or night, when you play on ground for hours together, when you walk miles & miles, when you work on some machine in a shift, when you eat lot of food, when you teach or learn for 120 minutes together, etc.. etc.. Then everybody will face some or the other body aches. So you just can't blame on poor computer The preventive measure for all these things has to taken. To relax the strained body part, should provide proper exercise/massage/vitamin back-up/refreshing fruits/required dose of relevent medicines that too exactly as specified by the physician. You even have to stop complaining on your duties all the time, this itself is a bad addiction and not the work. Ofcourse doing useless action/work can be avoided to resolve your problem even. Most importent and badly needed work must done without complaining. Because as I have mentioned earlier if you sleep on bed also can creat a bodyaches. So dont stop using computer but stop compaining and go for "Yogas" or the preventive measure said above. [oarnamav]

it is makning only those people unhelathy and lazy who do nothing but sitin front the computer the qwhole day.so we can not say that computer is making everybody unhealthy. [hamza123]

buddy you already know that answer...the question is; what are you going to do about it? lol [farmboss1]

I believe that to be sedentary he is one badly that knot human beings we are facing after the evolution of the technology. We depend on machines for everything and the manual work that in made them to exercise a little finished. Therefore that the obesidade is a world-wide problem. [lulylove]

every thing in excess effect u in negative way and addiction to anything is disease in its own [vaibhavsawke]

I also have the same problem with the computer. Before I never use computer, there is no problem with my eyes but afterward, I must use glasses and felt headache almost every time that I use it. My friend suggested me to use screen to avoid any virus from there but nothing changing, I still felt the same. But I do not use it, I'll lost my jod so no other changing to use them. I do hope, one day, there is a things to use to attach the computer's virus [zaratoga]

i'm using computer for more than 5 years. Although it has opened up a new front but now our life now seems to be impossible without computer. So we have got addicted to it.It is also landed us into some health hazard like poor vision, headache, stiff back and lot more. [subha12]

yes i do think that many peoples are addicted to there computers and working on it for about 7-8 hour daily it would very much danger it do cause a big headaches,it makes our eyes weak and maany more for this we should have some protection so that our valuable eyesight do not gets weak and remain healthy ,for this our computer should have a eye protecter these days it is easyly available in the market , i think every one should buy it for there protection ,it solve the problems like headaches,weak eyes and many more but the body ache is the main problem for that we should have back supporting Chairs like i do....they ery much relaxing it gives u really a good support thats what all we have to do.... [gagandeepxi]

no , not at all . u should be happy that u are in a position to participate in discussion with the friends of this world and growing your english knowledge making friends and knowing the facts and culture of the world ., what u loose with your pc time. One prevention is possible . just stop sitting in pc and net and be a calm boy by watching tv or going out with ur loved one . remember what ever u do , after a some time u feel that that one is addictive. u think in knowledge sharing and it improvements . it is gr8 . is it n't? [runsgame]

Quite Well but I think that the limited use of computer is the source of the knowledge [harshilmehta87]

Yes, I think computer makes people unhealthy because these people will have no time to exercise in the morning. It's because when they woke up, they tend to turn on the computer and surf to the internet. [mathwizard1221]

yes ithink its sure, computer will effect our human life. [andrawala111]

Yes, I agree computer makes a erson unhealthy. But its not the fault of computer, but the person who is addicted to the computer. The computer never asked him/her to use it. Few months back, I became really unhealthy due to sitting infront of computer for hours. Now also I use computer for 2-4hrs, but am totally fine. This is because I have developed some good habits to fight against unhealthyness due to computer addiction. I daily do PRANAYAM (Breathing exercises). Then, I never miss my meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) at right intervals of time. Whatever I would be doing, I reach dinning table when comes meals time. I always sit straight while using computer & also sit on good comfortable chair. For eyes, I do some exercises daily morning with pranayam. When my eyes become tired watching computer, I wash my eyes with cold water. [shedii]

yes it will harm you. If you use glazing glasses and TFT monitor sort of thing. Some how your eyes will be portectd. But you will get back pain and all. So it better to avoid computer when not required [dumamahesh]

i am a software engineer and i use the computer for like 12 hours daily. I used to be a tennis player during my teenage days and i know the importance of exercises. I have realised one thing that by sitting on the computer for long hours causes health problems to a great extent. I have developed backache because of this as well as eyesight problems. My reading habit has been afected greatly. But one thing i have to agree that preventing this would be really very very difficult as computer as become an integral part of day to day life. i would just like to say that try to abstain from computer as much as posible. [rakrodnahc]

I do not have any of those problems, and I am on the computer off and on all day. [Gambler2]

I to be honest do not think it is much of a problem... The only problem is lack of communication with people that actually have something to do with you. [clookid]

No I do not believe that the computer is making people unhealthy, I use my computer everyday for 7-8 hours a day it is just like working somewhere, I do manage to go walking and shopping on a regular basis, but I do know that some people use the computer up to 16-20 hours a day and that sure would make them unhealthy. There is no substition or prevention it is up to that person, and their health but they should cut back if it is affecting their health I know I have. [kathy77]

computer has made world fast but if u use it in correct way i dont think its like an ideal box like television [dubaibab]

yeah ive experienced it too..the keyword is dont overdo it..have fun on other activities..thats what i do now...just to put me away from computers.. [vanities]

i have some ache problems but is it necessary for us to depnd on computer today. i know one thing any thing useing excess causes the problem so we should use the limited hours of computer for our safty. [priya123s]

The last investigations conducted under the aegis of American optometrical association (which consists of 32 thousand ophthalmologists and opticians) pay attention to the obvious fact again: working at the computer is not natural for human eyesight. 70-75% of all users which routinely work at the monitor screen have problems with the eyesight. A lot of complaints come from the computer operators about sharp pain in the eyes, blearing, the common eyesight worsening. When reading a text from the paper the human eye takes the reflected image with the falling light. Looking through the text on the screen man looks at the same source of light. We have to read, to type, to compare something more than once, when we are working at the monitor. But in result eyes have to re-form thousand times a day. It has a negative influence on the eyesight. People, which earn with the work on a computer, have the greatest part of health complaints on muscles and joints diseases. Mostly this is simply neck torpor, soulders and loins pain or legs pricking. But there can be more serious diseases. The most prevailing is carpal tunnel syndrome. In this case arm nerves are damaged with the frequent and long work at the computer. The most hard form of this syndrome is pains that deprive human efficiency. [rishimathur]

AS U SAID ADICTION TOWARDS COMPUTER .......FOR EVERY THING THERE IS A SOLUTION I SHOULD SAY BCOZ ....IT, NET , PERSONAL COMPUTER IS WAT WE ARE SEEING NOW A DAYS SO....... INSTEAD OF SAYING ADDICTION....WE SHOULD SAY A HABBIT OF BEING INFRONT OF COMPUTER IF U CONTINOUSLY SURFING FOR THREE HOURS IT MAY DAMGE UR RETINA AND INCRESE UR SIGHT.. SO GIVE A BREAK IN BETWEEN. LISTEN TO SOME MUSIC WHILE UR SURFFING USE GOOD DESKTOP.. GO REGULARLY FOR EYE CHECK UP..... SO THAT U CAN PREVENT FROM GETTING SIGHT AND OTHER PROBLEMS OF HEALTH..... SO....HAVE A GREAT TIME WHILE UR SITTIMG IN FRONT OF COMPUTER ALSO.... AFTER ALL PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!!!!!!! [annamswathigoud]

Yes there is some disadvantages of computers too. [smartbrain69]

I feel the same sickness too but I am not blaming computers for what I am feeling. I guess, it is my fault not computer. I am the one taking care of my body and health so I think it is not proper to blame anything or anyone for what is happening to you. [neon2000]

no, is depended by moral of computer wearer. [amienf]

I don't think computer will make one unhealthy.Al precautions like proper back rest,protection glasses and relaxing noe and then will not create problem.If we have to sight health hazards due to computer any profession has its merits and demerits.We have to look into details of our illness and rectify rather than to worry.Every health problem has a solution.I hope that you get your problem rectified.Happy computing and good health. [shantimatimohan]

Thats ture man coz I use computer too very vast!!!!! So same here I feel also these things. When we use computer mean to say that internet coz the main thing is internet so when we use internet then we have no worries of the world out there and we are being in the world of internet,our heart say that lets sit one more hour one more just give this just do that then I go and close up but no ways when we use its go on and on and on......!!!So I thing that we try to get rid of it as soon as possible to us!!!!!!! [nomi_prince4u]

hey this is the finest thing i to discuss cause it improve the eye sites problems by reading that much discussions i gotted some nice responces from which i can learn and follow them too.cause there are some of the sicear memberes of mylot who do respond us well . [gagandeepxi]

Yes it is correct.The people who use computer like so will create an intimacy with computer as a friend which will leadin to an addiction. [ajirrii]

I guess it does.. For example my glasses number dropped drasticly because im sitting to much near it.. Also sometimes back problems and headaches.. [yoleis27]

all depends on the state of your health,some people have been on it more than you still,they are healthy,i have been on it and have nothing to complain for now [chukwudi]

Excessive use of computer may cause eye strain, neck/back pain , blood circulation problem , Indigation , headache . I am a regular computer user . I use average 7 hours a day . I only face neck/back pain problem sometime . I follow some guidelines while using computer .These are : 1. Use computer monitor atleast 14" from your eye. 2. setup height of your chair so that your elbow and mouse should be in same hotizontal plane. 3.after every 45 minute stand up from chair and walk for 3/4 minutes . 4.after every 15 minute look some distance object (green tree) for a 30/60 second 5.Drink sufficient water at regular interval . These are all prevention that I colleced from some physician and aricles from internet . You can also search your own for more .... [ramkrushnatunga2006]

yes i too feel so its damaging our eyes [kalpanaakkem]

I have been using the internet for more than 3 years now for about 10 hours a day everyday and I feel bad really. Yeah, like what you suffer from - poor eyesight, headaches, back aches, etc. It's very hard. I'm not an addict to it but it's my work. I translate the Word of God from Greek to English and I publish the translations and other books so internet is a must for me. And then I am already 61 years old so I'm now physically weak. But I have to be here before the monitor and do whatever I can. I hope to finish translating the Old Testament before I breathe my last. For those who are younger and have no much use of the computer, avoid too much exposure as it is not really good to the health. [arseniajoaquin]

it has to me, i use the computer a lot and i never get off from it. i sya that i will but i just never see to let go of it. [00fear]

maybe... sometimes you forgotten to eat when you enjoying to surf... [joey_argallon]

Ya it causes problem to eyeesight, headaches and so on. [anubhutidutta]

Is computer making people unhealthy? Affraid so. We do become addicted. I am still considering it is the blast of radiation or something. Notice how you feel when the power goes out?I also see kids who use their computers alot and are usually obese. Overweight and unmotivated. There is a problem with starring at the monitor ongoing daily for years, for sure. We can employ a screen to put over our monitors screen that does cut down some of the glare. Hopefully will help with the headaches also. Back pain is usually from bad posture while sitting at the computer. Your monitor should be level with your eyes as you sit in front of the pc and have a comfortable chair. Pain in the back associated with sitting at the computer too much can easily be a contributor to the headaches also. Get up and out. Get off the pc for a week. Then allow yourself only an hour or so in the morning with your coffee (if you drink coffee) or anytime but limit yourself to a time frame. Use a timer and self discipline. A substituion could be a handheld or a cell phone with internet access, but contraversy there also regarding radiation and brain tumors so the only prevention is avoid it. Find another "hobby". [EvrWonder]

i heard its harm to our health.specially in our eyesight [julialaurene0206]

you know all things have a advantages and disadvantage!!!in your case your using a computer too much so that you will suffered!!! [inovator]

I use a computer for normally 8hours a day at work!! ive been doing this for the last 5years, but i also use it for personal use most days at home, say another hour, thats 9 hours a day!! im scared of what the effect will have on me in later life, but what can i do apart from change my job! everything is computers now. I have started to alternate which hand i use my mouse in so i dont get pain later. [Matt_e11]

well addiction of anything is harmfull...well i think avg of 3 hours is not a big deal. most probable reason behind this you are physically weak. in the IT industry you have to use computer for atleast 6-7 hours..at that time regular physical excerise is very important..join the gym and keep regularity in excerise.. yes i suffer from headache specially eye-strain..for this i wash my eyes by cold water after 2-3 hours.this is the important thing which removes out the eye strain and make you cool!! [harsh1985]

Ha ha that;s a nice one can't agree with you because computer is what is earning me bread & butter [anup12]

Yes,I agree with you.if we work with computer,usually we feel like that.so don't work so long with a computer [rayzaq]

of course in all there is a good and bad affect. the answer was very simple "yes" [istanto]

well it depends on the number of hours u sit in front of it.. the position u sit ... the position of shoulder n neck... the distance between ur eyes n the screen... [barkatebawa]

hi im 20 yrs old.....n im using computer since 10 yrs now.....but sum time bak i bought a laptop and now....i work on it...believe me guys ..using a laptop is not as comfortable as using a desk top...u never get a correct portion 2 work....n it results in back n neck aches [harkirat]

eventhough you people say like its unhelthy to sit infront of the computer for such long time ... we engineers have to sit infront of computer for hours regularly .. no other way ko... [nikhilrs]

yes computers are making people unhealthy we should have an anti glare screen to protect our eyes we should not use the computer for a week and go out and play. this makes deaddicted of the computer and makes us healthy we should do frequent eye excersises we should get up and walk for a few minutes everyone hour this helps us a lot [ani_coolguy93]

I dont know.. really.. But statistics say a lot of people suffer from 1) back ache 2) they suffer from not being social and 3) they get addicted to the internet and abuse the information available. But there is a lot information on the net a person can use to his advantage and learn a lot from it and develop new skills. [edelweiss]

no!no!no! computer don't make people unhealthy, it's depend on how you use it.i work with my PC more than 7hrs everyday and i don't have any weak eye sight or back aches. [lakenside]

ya its treally harming 2 days back i have studied in paper that on girl siverely adicted to orkut and other blog web sites is admited in hospital and she is in serious trouble,, and we may get health problems also coz of continious sitting before computer.....that is my opinion [evgrajesh]

Well over use or excessive use of anything is harmful for person, it includes computer also. So, friend try to decrease use of computer and try to use only when it is important. [ajeetahuja1981]

Hi there, In the last few years, a new group of diseases has invaded our computers in increasing numbers. Technically, they aren't viruses, though some of them are much more serious invaders than most viruses are! The polite collective term that has been adopted for these is parasites, though I personally prefer the more expressive and descriptive term scumware. There are several categories of such invaders, including: Adware - Its job is to foist pop-ups and other types of ads upon you, bringing you more spam in ever newer ways through your web browser! Spyware - Its job is to track what you are doing with your computer — most commonly, to track what web sites you visit — and sometimes to gather data such as passwords and other security information that you probably don't want to share with casual strangers. Hijackers - Has your browser home page or search page been taken over by some other site? If so, you are by no means alone! Diallers - This is deregulated free market commerce at its best! These little babies will dial a long-distance phone number of their makers' choosing to join you to your Internet connection, then bill you for the around-the-world long distance charges. Your phone company usually won't do anything but expect that you pay the bill — because, after all, you did use the service! Sometimes they'll dial other locations instead, for even less savory purposes. Obviously, these are a bad security risk. But why have I listed them on this page concerning computer health? It's because these scummy little mud-suckers can have horrible effects on computer performance and well-being. Frankly, they're just not written all that well. If bugs galore can persist in each version of Windows with all of the thousands of Beta testers and millions of opportunities for user feedback that Microsoft has, imagine how easy it is to accidentally hang the computer or throw up a system error by sneaky software written by programmers of various skill levels in the privacy of their own basement frankencoding labs. The best thing about scumware is that most of it just doesn't stay invisible because it's either throwing something obvious in your face, or it makes computer performance atrocious. If a browser is installed correctly (for example, a repair reinstall doesn't improve things) and there isn't a network issue, probably 90% of all browser hangs, redirects, and other misbehavior are the result of scumware. If the basic elements of computer hygiene are followed, and a previously fast computer has become seriously slow and frustratingly uncooperative, a majority of the time it will be because of parasites. It's always worth checking! xxx [JoeyCa]

yes it definitely harms your eyes, nervous system, etc.it also leads to obesity because not much of calories get used up if you work in front of a computer, the remaining excess calories get added as fat. one thing you can do to relieve your eye stress is that after working continuosly for sometime, see a far distant object.for Eg; see the far distant buildings or birds through your window. Do it at regular intervals, it will relieve stress on your eyes. [alokvasanth]

if u get addicted its bad .it must not interfere in persona life and at the cost of family and friends [raisushkr]

I dont think so.But to some extent it is correct.Ofcourse sitting before computer leads to so many disorders but you should take care of those.Take care of posture and all. [elixir]

It would be the same as working at an office. Just make sure that you have proper posture and take breaks from the computer. Anything in excess is not healthy. My husband says I spend way to much time on the computer. But I take lots of breaks to walk around. I might also be use to it because I am in an office all day. [limosonia1]

it depends on the physical capability of your body try to follow safety guidelines when using your machine [redbull_zico]

it sure can cause problem if you over expose yourself to it. computers emit radiation which can endanger our health. too much light from computer with all those colors can even affect our sight. caution should be exercised in using computers. [cuddleme01]

I don't know, some people say it is, some people say it does not! I say, maybe ^^! [SnIcKasS]

yes sitting in one angle and using computer that too for three hours a day will cause back ache,neck pain also head ache.becouse of sharp light eye sight problem might come.The solution for this will be you should not use pushback chair,dont use coputer continuosly,give a gap for an hour & so,then your problems will be solved & do some neck exersises. [hegde_parvathi]

yeah of course, anything used in excess means worst. Although computers made our works to be easy, it should always used with balance. Through computer we are able to talk to our love ones through the net. Unlike before when telephone and internet was not yet known, they have to travel from one place to another which is consumes to much of our energy. Though computers have advantages, it also has disadvantages. [clark16]

if ur computer lover u have to face this things but u can minimize the side effects for eys use computer screen filter and take proper chair with back rest to support ur spinal chord. [omair631]

well i dont think so... a man,s daily habbits make him un healthy.. dont blame computer... its upon u to stay fit n fine [ricky1209]

depends whether you used too frequently or not,that`s will affected your wealth [dinzmalayneum]

well i dont think it will make unhealthy if you use it in correct and fruitful manner ! sitting on computers watching videos for hours chatting with freinds kind me things make people addicted and make unfit ! but one should think the case of software developer or a programmer , the whole life he have to sit beside computer and work ! its duty call [manu_ghimire]

when u start using computer than it gives a lot happiness. when u using computer for long time than it becomes addiction to the computer. this is a very bad habbit for normal people. we r not talking about the computer professional. they have need to work on computer on daily basis with 9-10 hours daily. for the normal computer becomes addiction. hence we have to avoid it that type of addiction. [fun4july]

I think there are some healthier practices to be followed when someone spend more time in front of computers.We should take regular breaks.We should always wash our eyes with clean water after working on the computers for a long time.And there are some accurate sitting portures which should be followed in order to reduce back pain,neck pain etc. If these guidelines are not followed properly then computer can cause some really great problem for the users. [shyam4uall]

if someone is on the computer all day of corse it will make them unhealthy but alittle bit of computer wont matter [khalid111]

yes yes and yes atleast to me, my back is probleming to much :( to painful it is :( [rakeshdas]

I think yes, because of computer we have continuous long hours of sitting wothout any physical work, also it affects eyes, back. [ajay22]

that's right.i also realised that ,i can't accept some time but if i will honest yes,that is very bad habit and addiction is so bad that we can't leave it.my husband was used to this,he is in it industry,i started even my 4 year old kid started sitting on it.i used to get back pain,headache,spondilitis,we have to do some thing. [jangali123]

yeah, maybe because of the radiation we could get from it for the long hours of being in front of it..most of the time, using my computer for so many hours makes me feel dizzy..and tired. [princessgracie]

I can totally relate to you. I am a computer addict and Iam not ashamed to say. I can be onthe computer each day for up to 10-12 hours per day. i can put my kids on the bus and I probably won't take a break until they get off the bus to fix them something to eat. Get back on the computer then I get off around 5-6. I just get so involved in everything that I do. I do work online so I have like 6-7 sites downsized working on each while chatting, etc. I never had issue besides the fact I wear computer glasses for reading! [ilvrshn]

Oh my gosh, same situation here, drop the kids off, on the computer till pick up time. Then again till dinner time. It is really addictive, but also since there are so much more opportunities working online, you spend more and more time each day. Like mylot! We are all aware that it is not good to our health, but either for work or addiction, many of us are just sitting in front of the computer each and every day! [testdrive202]

i have been using computer since last 6 years. i sit on the computer daily at 6 hours and i have no back pain and also i played graphicall games.some time i allways sit on the computer i have never no healthy promlems so belive that i have no back pain also [pavan_kumarreddy12]

i go through the same after i have pulled a long haul on somehting on the pc. for example i once wanted to complete a topic i was researching on the internet, and i was so interested in it i didnt even notice the time i had spent. i got on the pc at around 3pm in the afternoon. i finished the topic at 4am in the morning, a full 5000 word essay with a hell of a lot of research inbetween... i hadnt got up to go to the toilet... i hadnt had anything to eat, and all i had had to drink was a 1 1/2 litre bottle of water which i had brought up earlier. it was getting dark early at that time of year anyway so my light got switched on before i sat down...13 hours straight...then i got up and surprizingly i couldnt get to sleep for a good hour or so. the next day when i woke up my eyes hurt and a had a small headache throughout the day... was it worth it? i dont think so.... it wouldnt have taken alot to jsut switch the computer off while saving my work and then carry on the following day or similar... at the minute i sleep alright and am on my pc a good 4 hours a day without failure... mayb my body has just ajusted to this? im not sure... but i have problems with my vision anyway..one day all of this will probably catch up with me...but untill then i am enjoying myself so will keep on... cheers, khris [jonezy]

It depends, if you abuse yourself while using it. Even if you gt addict on using it, you should and must have to eat regularly (yeah even if it means puting your meal on the side of your computer).. And sleep atleast once a day to have your body stretched after a long day of siting in front of the pc. [graciee]

Yes computer does harm mentally and physically too!! Even i work more than 8 hours a day in front of computer and even i m facing these all problems as ur and i suffer from head ache every now and after so i preffer v all to b aware of this......... As per me their is no substitution sure the prevention is possible.. U can see the Golden eye technology in some of the tv's and monitors of the computer which make us feel not so bad from the previous or old screens they ll come out with that solution.. And one more thing keep ur brightness and contrast to least as possible in ur system so that it ll not affect as much... [maru_047in]

Three hours a day doesn't seem like that much time to me. I spend more time than that and many are on a lot longer than me. Could those symptoms be something else? PS When I was your age, we were told we spent way too much time on TV but we survived intact. Did you ever wonder what will be next??? [irisheyes]

At leat computer weaken my eyes and make me become more and more passive as well as television. [coldmoon]

no way man.this is very untrue .it is like mobile phones cause cancer.but excessive computer can harm you . but it depends on the person. [saikat123]

Well I look at this way. We need computers and it is certainly a way of life BUT we need exercise too. I find the kids of today are so different from when I grew up. We were outside all the time. I was told I could stay out till the street lights came on. We never ran out of things to do. Now a days I find even with my own children they don't have the imagination that we had. They get bored and don't know what to do with themselves. This is because of computers and video games in my opinion. [coolcatzz]

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