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TOPIC 10 HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Health is at risk: 5 signs that the computer is harming the body
• Headache is one of the most common diseases of the nervous system, affecting 48.9% of the world's population. There are more than 150 types of headaches. They fall into two main categories: primary and secondary headaches. After the pandemic, most people have started working from home and are using electronic tools to do so. As a result, it became known that many people have primary headaches with vestibular eye dysfunction (inner ear and eyes) called cybersickness, writes Marie Claire.
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• Cyber sickness affects people who spend a lot of time in front of computer, phone and tablet screens, as well as interact with their virtual devices. Symptoms of this disease are divided into three categories: nausea, eye problems and general weakness. Cybersickness is like seasickness. Patients experience nausea, sweating, dizziness, headaches and eye strain when using the technique.
• characters on the screen moving around in the virtual world, or when the images change frequently, the senses are confused. It can cause dizziness and nausea.
• In addition, there are a number of other symptoms that indicate that too much time is spent on the computer and require an immediate visit to the doctor.

• Excessive eye strain
• Cybersickness is characterized by eye strain and blue light-induced headaches. People who previously suffered from mild headaches may experience an increase in intensity. The first step is to limit screen time and take frequent breaks from work. All it takes is 10-15 minutes of rest without eye exercises or gadgets.
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• Many people who sit at the computer for hours talk about double vision. In such a case, you should definitely consult a doctor to make sure of your health. In this case, moisturizing eye drops help to relieve symptoms. You can also use cold compresses for tired eyes, take breaks every half hour, and wear blue light blocking glasses.
• Acceleration of the pulse
• Some studies have shown that cybernetic disease causes changes in heart rate, skin thermoregulation, blood vessel tone, and increased reaction time. Changes in cerebral blood flow can be detected during cybernetic sickness experiences. This actually leads to an increased heart rate caused by using computers and other gadgets.
• Dizziness or nausea
• Dizziness and vertigo are symptoms of vestibular imbalance. If frequent breaks do not help, a doctor should be consulted to determine the need for therapy to treat the eyes and inner ears. Medication may be needed to relieve symptoms, which is determined by a specialist.
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