Gaming today exists as a career option apart from a mere fun activity. And with time, more and more people are getting attached to the same. So attached, or rather say addicted, that they are also risking their health.
And if you don’t believe me, then here’s a research that you might want to. A leading casino website has introduced a visual represents of what gamers a gamer would look like in the future if they don’t change their lifestyle. The representation is called Michael.
Michael suffers from problems like sleep deprivation, dehydration, lack of Vitamin, digital eye strain and ‘PlayStation thumb’.
“These are just some of the physical implications of spending hours online, in a gaming chair, away from sunlight and physical activity,” the research says.
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The research adds that an average gamer spends as much as six hours a week on gaming with many becoming addict to the same. And it is a physical disorder as per WHO termed as ‘gaming disorder’
WHO says that the disorder is caused by an impaired control over gaming, preferring gaming over other daily activities and escalation of gaming despite negative consequences.
“We conducted in-depth research into every physical impact on the body and health of a human being from spending too much time indoors and online,” the research said pointing to the various physical and mental ill effects of gaming disorder.
Other Problems
With the impact of gaming growing in our lives, it is a serious issue among teenagers that need to be looked at. At least change in the lifestyle while gaming must be considered.
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In addition, other noticeable changes that addict gamers develop due to over gaming are hair loss caused due to lack of Vitamin D, indent in the skull due to consistent pressure and hairy eyes due to poor air quality and lack of circulation. The fingers appear abnormal with blistered tips, onycholysis, Nintendo arthritis, trigger finger or Gamers Thumb as well as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
