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Learn how prolonged computer work systematically damages your body and discover evidence-based strategies to reverse the health decline that affects developers worldwide in this 57-minute Devoxx conference talk. Explore the shocking physiological changes that occur within hours of sitting, including arterial elasticity loss, blood pressure spikes, and insulin dysfunction, followed by genetic rewiring that affects over 4,500 genes and shuts down fat-burning enzymes by 90%. Understand why structural adaptations create "tech neck" and spinal damage now appearing in children as young as 9, and discover why traditional exercise cannot counteract 8 hours of sitting damage. Examine the latest research revealing that ergonomic improvements alone are insufficient, and instead require a complete mental reframe of how developers approach work and life. Gain specific, actionable strategies to shift from inevitable physical decline toward sustainable vitality, moving beyond pain management to preserve your ability to move freely through life as a long-term technology professional.
