EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON HUMANS HEALTH.

EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON HUMANS HEALTH.

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Technology is here to stay, but it’s always morphing and expanding. As each new technology enters the scene, it has the potential to improve lives. But, in some cases, it also has the potential to negatively affect physical and emotional health.

Technology can have a large impact on users’ mental and physical health. Being overly connected can cause psychological issues such as distraction, narcissism, expectation of instant gratification, and even depression. Beside affecting users’ mental health, use of technology can also have negative repercussions on physical health causing vision problems, hearing loss, and neck strain. Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken to help alleviate these health issues.

*Vision Problems

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Aside from its effect on our psychological and social well being, spending a large portion of they day in front of a screen can lead to a panoply of physical health issues. Here are some examples of problems and some ideas for prevention and treatment.

Time identifies “Computer Vision Syndrome” as the complex of problems associated with excessive screen time, including eyestrain, blurred vision, and dry eyes.