1. Digital Health and
Wellness
Rachel Poston, Lauren Farmer, Katie Whisler, Jenna Rembold,
Ashley Munk
2. Eye Safety:
• Many people spend hours upon hours in
front of the computer
• Due to staring constantly at the screen,
some people tend to develop eye strain
• When you are in front of the computer
for long amounts of time, eye safety is
an important key to be aware of for your
health and wellness
Symptoms of eye strain are: Ways to prevent eye strain are:
• Red, watery, irritated eyes • Position the computer farther away
• Tired, aching, or heavy eyelids • Minimize light reflections and glares
• Problems with focusing • Take breaks on focusing to reduce eye
• Muscle spasms of the eye or eyelid fatigue
• Headache • Keep the eyes lubricated
• Backache
3. Repetitive Stress
Syndrome:
A repetitive stress disorder is an injury to a part of the body that is caused by
overusing or exerting to much stress on that body part
These conditions are often focused on a joint and usually affect the muscle,
bone, tendon or bursa of the joint
However other anatomical features and areas can be stressed and their
response to that stress can be an injury
How to reduce Repetitive Stress Disorder when using technology: Video
Some stress disorders are:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome - Tendonitis
- Tennis elbow - Blackberry thumb
- Trigger finger
4. Sound Ergonomic
Practices:
Ergonomic — Intended to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury
All of these tips help reduce unnatural positions and prevent injuries
Setup:
Position your body, monitor, and keyboard in a straight line to avoid
uncomfortable positions
Take breaks often to prevent discomfort, tiredness, or strain
Adjust The Chair So:
Your thighs are horizontal
The seat’s back supports the lower and middle back
Your feet rest flat on the floor
5. Sound Ergonomic Practices
Continued:
Trays and Wrist Rests:
Adjust the angle of keyboard trays to keep your keyboard flat
Do not use wrist rests when typing to prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Mouse and Keyboard:
Keep shoulders and arms relaxed
Keep wrists straight
Place the mouse near the keyboard
Monitor:
Adjust the screen to avoid reflection from lights and windows
Keep the screen slightly below eye level to avoid neck strain.
Angle the monitor slightly backwards
Clean your screen regularly
6. Internet Addiction:
Warning Signs:
• Denial and lying about the amount of time spent on the computer
• Lying about what you are doing on the computer
• Excessive fatigue and changes in sleeping habits, such as getting up
early or staying up late to spend more time online
• Academic performance worsens because you prioritize the internet
before your school work
• Withdrawal from friends and declining interest in hobbies
• Irritability when cut-off from computer use
• Disobedience or acting out
7. Other Digital Health and
Wellness Issues:
Psychological
- Cyber Bullying
- Cyber Stalking
No social interaction
- Without speaking face to face with someone it is hard to build vital
social skills needed in the real world
Less time outdoors
- Staying indoors will deprive you of the vitamin D we receive from
the sun
Inactivity
- Physical activity is important for a healthy lifestyle. Technology,
such as computers, encourages the opposite
