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TrAiDoS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Germany221 Posts
June 25 2024 13:54 GMT
#1
Hey there,

this episode is the first follow-up episode on health in gaming, specifically focusing on mental health. We discuss multiple studies exploring health in gamers compared non-gamers.

[DISCLAIMER]: The article is written for my weekly newsletter, and published on my website.

Enjoy the read. Read you soon again.
Christian

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JimmyJRaynor
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada17486 Posts
June 25 2024 14:58 GMT
#2
Sitting motionless, staring into a flat 2D screen less than 3 meters from your face is inherently unhealthy. "pro gamers" and "coders" must put in a lot of work to counteract the negative health impacts of their job. The set up of your desk top area is critical.
Ray Kassar To David Crane : "you're no more important to Atari than the factory workers assembling the cartridges"
TrAiDoS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Germany221 Posts
June 26 2024 07:30 GMT
#3
Agreed. In addition to the physical environment that needs to get better - although pro teams seem to do a relatively good job in that regards - the psychological as well. Gaming, especially professional, seems to cause stress of various types, and generally speaking stress isn't good for humans.
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BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19339 Posts
June 26 2024 11:57 GMT
#4
On June 25 2024 23:58 JimmyJRaynor wrote:
Sitting motionless, staring into a flat 2D screen less than 3 meters from your face is inherently unhealthy. "pro gamers" and "coders" must put in a lot of work to counteract the negative health impacts of their job. The set up of your desk top area is critical.

As a seasoned developer, 10k steps a day was the single best thing I've done for myself. It's super important to take steps during working hours otherwise you have a mountain to climb at the end of the day.
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TrAiDoS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Germany221 Posts
June 26 2024 15:08 GMT
#5
Part of my routine is a) standing, and b) after ~20 min. of standing, I do some basic stretching for about 5 min. For, that was a major game changer.
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JimmyJRaynor
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada17486 Posts
Last Edited: 2024-06-26 15:27:32
June 26 2024 15:15 GMT
#6
On June 27 2024 00:08 TrAiDoS wrote:
Part of my routine is a) standing, and b) after ~20 min. of standing, I do some basic stretching for about 5 min. For, that was a major game changer.

Smart moves man. I suggest trying some 'brain balancing' while standing.
I have a sit//stand desk and I offer/recommend this set up to all my employees. I employee 2 coders, 1 business analyst, and 2 sales/marketing people.
On June 26 2024 16:30 TrAiDoS wrote:
Agreed. In addition to the physical environment that needs to get better - although pro teams seem to do a relatively good job in that regards - the psychological as well. Gaming, especially professional, seems to cause stress of various types, and generally speaking stress isn't good for humans.

I employ Eli Bay's relaxation response methods along with Bates Method relaxation and brain balancing techniques to keep stress low.

Eli Bay's favourite sayings: "when you breathe as if you are relaxed you start to become relaxed"

"The infinitive verb 'to relax' in Latin means "to let go' "

What you want to do is keep your cortisol levels low. This allows all your other hormones to do their thing in a balanced way.

High cortisol levels are only temporarily beneficial when you are in immediate physical danger.

Ray Kassar To David Crane : "you're no more important to Atari than the factory workers assembling the cartridges"
TrAiDoS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Germany221 Posts
June 27 2024 06:49 GMT
#7
Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I'll take a look at it later today, but makes sense as body and mind always work in tandem.
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JimmyJRaynor
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada17486 Posts
June 27 2024 17:11 GMT
#8
Another good thing to do is have your screen at eye level or higher.

Constantly looking downwards contributes to negative, depressing feelings.

These people staring down into their phones all the time is bad on many levels. I usually use my phone only as a phone. If not, I keep the phone held high.
Ray Kassar To David Crane : "you're no more important to Atari than the factory workers assembling the cartridges"
TrAiDoS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Germany221 Posts
June 28 2024 09:41 GMT
#9
Exactly what I'm doing as well; phone on eye level, same as monitors. Also, a while ago I started following "the ultradian performance rhythm", which is basically 90 min. of focused work with 20 min. breaks in between. At the same time, I'm listening to brown noise to help with focus.
Within the 20 min. breaks, I look outside the window focusing on various objects near and far to train my eyes.
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