Reading novels itself would not cause direct harm to the body, but excessive indulgence in novels could affect mental health. Staring at the screen for a long time could easily cause eye fatigue, neck soreness, stiff shoulders, and other problems. It could also affect the quality of diet and sleep. If you read more novels than you normally need, it may lead to low work efficiency and affect your work performance and career development. In addition, if you maintain a position for a long time, it may cause physical discomfort. Therefore, you need to carry out appropriate physical activities to maintain your health. Reading novels was a good form of entertainment, but one needed to pay attention to the time and content to avoid negative effects on one's physical and mental health. It is recommended to formulate a reasonable reading plan, control the time of reading novels every day within a certain time range, and carry out appropriate physical and psychological exercises.