2-Repetitive strain injury
For many office workers, their hands and wrists might ache after a day at the computer, and they can sometimes start feeling numb. This type of repetitive strain injury first emerged among people who use computers intensively, such as graphic designers, but has spread among general white-collar workers these days.
Researches have indicated that things like constant typing and mouse clicking are reasons behind repetitive strain injury.
Solution: It is essential to give your wrists, hands and fingers a break from resting on the keyboard and mouse all day. A tennis ball can be a helpful aid in avoiding long-term problems. Grab the ball and give it a few quick squeezes whenever you can spare your hands for a break. The exercise will do wonders for your joints and muscles. You can also use a keyboard tray or adjust your chair so that the keyboard and mouse are below your elbows and your wrists are level.
3-Yuppie flu
Many white-collar workers constantly feel weak or run down. They might still feel tired after a good sleep or feel anxious and easily get angry. This is a case of yuppie flu, which is contagious in offices. Those who catch the flu will constantly feel fatigued.
Yuppie flu is somewhat psychosomatic, but it shouldn't be ignored as sufferers face the risk of sudden death.
Solution: A campaign advocating slow movement through total lifestyle deceleration became very popular in London in 2010. Although we all have to work, it's necessary for people today to relax and devote more time to pursuing their hobbies and tending to their families. In the meantime, a regular sufficient sleep and appropriate exercise can all help people grow immune to yuppie flu.
4-Xerophthalmia
Xerophthalmia is a term that comes from Greek and literally means dry eyes. Most office buildings today adopt a central air-conditioning system and windows remain closed almost year round.
Bad ventilation and a high concentration of computers and other electronic equipment can result in bad-quality and dry air in offices.
Also staring at computer monitors for long periods of time and wearing contact lenses can exacerbate the condition. Typically, sufferers feel dry eyes and can produce few tears. But a small group of people suffer from constantly watery eyes.
