How do I protect my eyes on the PC? Is blue light really that dangerous? And how do I actually sit on the computer properly to prevent long-term damage?
You can find answers to these questions in our guides at GameStar Plus. Together with experts from various disciplines, we explain how video games can harm your health, which health myths are true and give you plenty of tips on how to prevent pain and serious injuries.
In this article you will find all advisors and expert tips at a glance:
Note: Our health series runs from April 7th to April 13th. This article is updated daily.
How gaming hurts your eyes – and what you can do about it
Eye damage when playing 
Square eyes, blue light and gamer eye: two experts explain what is really behind the eye myths and give tips on how you can protect your eyes while playing.
The tips of the experts for healthy eyes on the PC
- Correct sitting posture and monitor settings
- Proper room lighting and humidification
- Frequent blinking and relaxation exercises
- Regular breaks
- Visual aid and / or blue light filter (no contact lenses)
- Plenty of water and a balanced diet
You want to learn more about the tips from the experts? Click here for our guide to healthy eyes!
How gaming harms your health – and what you can do about it
Play healthy
How do I properly sit on the PC? And how do I balance sitting for too long? Two experts clarify how we can avoid permanent damage.
The experts' tips: Healthy despite long periods of sitting
- Correct sitting posture on the PC
- Regular sport as compensation
- Suitable (ergonomic) equipment / furniture
- Exercises as warm-up or for relaxation
- Restful sleep
- Dynamic sitting, working standing and more movement
- Regular breaks
- Balanced nutrition
You want to learn more about the tips from the experts? Here is our guide to health and wellbeing on the PC!
Expert answers your health questions!
You asked us questions about health on the PC. Now an expert answers user questions on the areas:
- ergonomics
- Correct room lighting
- Monitor settings: brightness and contrast
- Ambilight and backlight
Read the expert's answers to your questions now!
Most common injuries to gamers and how exercise improves your gamer skills
Our health series starts on April 7th, 2020, just in time for the World Health Day. Together with our expert Dr. Thore Haag we have prepared seven articles for you that will appear daily. We inform you about the most common injuries to gamers and give you tips on what you can do about it. We also show you what positive properties sport can have on your video game skills.
Note: This article is updated daily with the new part of the series.
Tingling and aching fingers – the carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common injuries to gamers. An expert reveals how the pain develops and what you can do about it.
Overview of the series:
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