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A computer user may experience many physical health problems from using computers extensively over a prolonged period in an inefficient manner. The computer user may have poor etiquette when using peripherals, for example incorrect posture. Reportedly, excessive use of electronic screen media can have ill effects on mental health related to ...
Effects of a sedentary work life or lifestyle can be either direct or indirect. One of the most prominent direct effect of a sedentary lifestyle is an increased BMI leading to obesity. [21] A lack of physical activity is one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide. [22] [23]
Too much video game playing may cause vision problems. [11] Extensive viewing of the screen can cause eye strain, as the cornea, pupil, and iris are not intended for mass viewing sessions of electronic devices. Using video games for too long may also cause headaches, dizziness, and chances of vomiting from focusing on a screen.
Another theory suggests that microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs) like mold spores can cause physical health problems, but more research is needed, says Jordan Peccia, PhD, professor and ...
Homework can cause tension and conflict in the home as well as at school, and can reduce students' family and leisure time. In the Cheung & Leung-Ngai (1992) survey, failure to complete homework and low grades where homework was a contributing factor was correlated with greater conflict; some students have reported teachers and parents ...
Bending, stooping, kneeling, or squatting can cause pain or discomfort in the employee's back or knees. [16] Not only can these activities cause pain and discomfort, but these physical positions can limit other job activities such as lifting, pushing, or pulling weights without substantial body stress. [16]
Another theory suggests that microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs) like mold spores can cause physical health problems, but more research is needed, says Jordan Peccia, PhD, professor and ...
Sleep deprivation causes drowsiness, which can affect students in higher education. Drowsiness can affect students in their classes and poses a risk for those who commute by car to their college campuses. Many students commute by car to their classes from their homes; at the Ohio State University, close to 30% of students commute.