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Scientific skepticism or rational skepticism, sometimes referred to as skeptical inquiry, is a position in which one questions the veracity of claims lacking empirical evidence.

Do not confuse this with General Skepticism, Philosophical Skepticism, or Denialism.

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Madmonq, or how not even video gamers are safe from the nutritional supplement industry (www.skeptic.org.uk)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/skeptic

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

The esports athlete posture in a gaming chair, prolonged screen exposure, and hundreds of repetitive motions during gaming sessions are all contributing factors to development of … hazards [including] headache, dry eyes, visual strain, psychologic and behavior issues, cervical, thoracic and lumbar pain, overuse shoulder, elbow and wrist pathology, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, excess weight gain, gluteal and ischial pain, hamstring tightness, a rare incidence of deep vein thrombosis, and infectious surface contamination.

How much of that is already covered by "office welfare" medicine?

MADMONQ

Looks like an energy drink in a pill, part of the trend of "brain doping" with nootropics.

Is there a supplement for being sick and tired of all the "biohacking"?