This is the best advice in the thread. If we don't have our health, what else do we have? Most people seem to agree there will never be a shortage of programming jobs, so I wouldn't worry about "staying ahead of the curve" too much if you have a solid foundation.
I concur! Currently going thru some occupational health issues, sitting and stress related and I really have thoughts to completely quit IT. The positive side is I'm debtless with savings but at what cost.
- look out the window every few minutes to keep your eyes healthy
- stretch every day to keep your hamstrings from shortening and your pelvis from tilting
- if you are feeling stuck or stressed get out and take a walk or go for a run, otherwise the bad mojo will build up in your system