7 Tips for a programmer to stay healthy

Only when you lose, you will cherish, health is so. We all know the importance of health, but we often neglect it. In this article, we will share some tips to help you stay healthy as a programmer.

While programming is not considered a high-risk profession, we find that a large number of amazing developers are suffering from health problems. Sitting at your desk is comfortable, but studies have shown that it is not as healthy as you might think. Fortunately, there are a number of very easy ways to improve your health.

　　1. Exercise

While this may be the most obvious approach, many developers often forget-or ignore regular workouts. There is no need to be the next Iron Man, but there are many benefits to doing some form of exercise that will help you stay healthy, toned, and focused.

If you go on a bike ride or walk to work, you are one step ahead. Regular exercise has many benefits and affects the long term. It boosts your body's immunity, improves your health, and makes you more energetic and able to raise blood and resurrection faster. The latter is especially important when your work is stressful or your mind is extremely tense.

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a common problem for programmers. Exercise can help prevent RSI or relieve symptoms. Now many techniques can be used to prevent RSI, and movement is definitely one of the simplest and cheapest.

　　2. Sleep

This is especially important for young people who are still in their teens or more than 20 years of age. At this age, programmers tend to make themselves superhuman. And now I'm more than 30 years old, so I know it's like nothing can stop you from conquering the world. Even if you do an all-nighter, you won't kill you all at once, but it will devour your health if you don't care. The older the body, the longer it takes to recover from a long night's experience. Staying up late may be necessary at some point, but please respect your health and don't turn it into a habit.

Sleep this thing, can let your body from the work of the previous day to recover and keep healthy. While you are asleep, the brain also sleeps and repairs the damage that is suffered during the day. Studies have shown that adequate sleep can significantly increase your concentration, improve your immune system, and even improve your memory.

The study also shows that it is not much use to make up sleep. If you sleep only four hours in Monday, it won't be helpful to sleep 10 hours in Tuesday. There is no benefit in not having enough sleep. Although it may sometimes be necessary to stay up late, remember that if you do not take good care of yourself afterwards, there will be undesirable consequences.

　　3. Posture

The wrong posture is a common problem nowadays. Even if the office is equipped with comfortable, ergonomic chairs and tables, you have to realize that your posture is important. At the age of more than 20, you may be dismissive of this, but I can tell you that more and more young people are suffering from chronic injury because of the wrong posture.

Studies have shown that sitting in front of a desk for a long time is unhealthy. Some programmers solve this problem by standing tables. If you have not heard of such a table, then look at its name and know what kind of table it is. Standing tables are not even expensive.

If you want to try a standing table, consider that your body needs some time to adapt to this new setting. It is advisable to gradually increase the number of hours you stand in office. Oh, yes, you can burn a little more calories while you're standing at work.

Some will further use a walking or running desk. The main advantage of using these tables is to increase the amount of calories burned during the day. In addition, it is important to note that the running desk is very slow, about two miles per hour. This will ensure safety and avoid injury. The purpose of a running desk is not to allow you to run a marathon at work, while you slightly increase your basic metabolic rate.

　　4. Caffeine

Like many people, I love, love, and coffee. I know very few programmers do not use-or do not abuse caffeine as a fuel during the day. Some people choose coffee or tea, while others love functional drinks. Caffeine is right – and even it has some health benefits – but if abused, it can seriously disorder your metabolism and biological rhythms.

Many people use caffeine as a fuel for the body. Although most functional drinks are high in calories, the caffeine itself does not contain any calories. Caffeine is nothing more than a molecule that acts directly on the central nervous system.

Over the years, researchers have found a lot of interesting discoveries about caffeine and how they affect people's performance. For example, people who regularly consume caffeine tend to rely on it. This is something most people know, but it still underestimates its negative effects. If you keep using caffeine for a few weeks or months, you need more caffeine than those who don't depend on caffeine.

If the coffee machine is broken at work, depending on how much you depend on it, you can foresee how much you will be able to get through the rest of the day. Eliminating caffeine from your diet is not easy, and most people, especially if you're in a high-pressure working environment. I have tried, so I can assure you that in the first few days you will be very, very rough.

Caffeine is addictive, so when you need extra energy, it's easy to choose to drink coffee again. However, why reject caffeine? One of the most important benefits is that your sleep quality will be much better. Another major benefit is that you don't have to rely on caffeine. What, you need extra energy? Then go for a run. It is such an easy way, for example, to run for five miles, and the energy it provides will often surprise you.

　　5. Balance

It's not always easy to find the balance of life. If you have a tough job and a lot of responsibilities, you may need to indulge in your work for a long time. No matter what you do for a living, it is important to find a balance between work and life.

Everyone needs time to decompress and relax. A good balance between work and life can actually help you recharge. You need to spend time with your family without being disturbed by the work. Put down your phone, don't check email, spend time with friends and family. This really helps to recover from the exertion of the day and prepare for the next day's struggle.

　　6. Diet

It goes without saying that healthy eating habits are the cornerstone of a healthy life. That doesn't mean you can't eat fast food, and it doesn't mean you have to give up on all unhealthy diets. You just need to arrange what time to eat and what to eat. Simple moves can make the world a big difference.

As I mentioned earlier, black coffee does not contain heat, so drinking coffee during the day is not a good idea. Don't forget to have something to eat in the morning and a short break at lunch.

Do you want to enjoy a good night's sleep? Then, in the evening, not to eat too much, eat too late. If your body is still working on your dinner, then when you go to bed, there will not be much real rest time. A healthy lifestyle is not a rocket, it's simple.

　　7. Learn to "lose the Union"

Smartphones and smart watches are increasingly becoming indispensable in our lives. Wherever we are, they can keep us connected to friends and family at any time. And it's nice to see someone collecting your tweets or adding you as a friend on Facebook, isn't it?

But I always think that you need to learn to "lose the joint", put your computer aside, turn off your phone, and disconnect the Internet. It's a wonderful experience when you leave your tracker at home and then go for a walk in the woods or in the park. Your brain will thank you.

Enjoy the surroundings and, more importantly, enjoy the feeling that no one is calling or texting you. Some people are so obsessed with the online world that they feel anxious if their smartphone is not near. If you are one of them, then this may be an early warning bell, telling you it's time to "lose the Union" for a while, even if it's only 10 or 15 minutes.

　　Conclusion

When I was young, the internet was not a thing, the smartphone had not been invented, the smart watch was just science fiction. But now, from the moment we open our eyes to sleep, all sorts of messages abound. So we need to rest. Combining exercise and a healthy diet helps you as a programmer to achieve a successful career. Of course, if you have other tips for staying healthy, please share them with us.

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7 Tips for a programmer to stay healthy