What is the difference between one who engages into computer games and a stock day trader? Both engage the computer screen too much for too long. A gaming individual and day trader both share similar exposure to long hours of screen time deeply rooted to the seats. This increases the risk of developing muscle and joint problems such as back and neck pain and headaches.

 

 

The following is a list of the common complaints;

~ Heart diseases

~ Anxiety

~ Obesity

~ Muscle and joint problems

~ Eyestrain

~ Behavioural problems including aggressive behaviour

~ Photosensitive epileptic seizures (rarely).

 

Suggestions to reduce the risk of health problems include:

~ Take frequent breaks.

~ Rearrange the furniture to suit individual’s height; for example, adjust the chair so that their feet rest flat on the floor.

~ Provide an ergonomic chair, if possible, to encourage correct posture.