Heard of the old expression, "too much of a good thing?" Well, there's deep wisdom in that saying when it comes to digital technology. These days we're all trying to find balance in how we use, but not abuse, apps and devices in our day-to-day lives. Not an easy task. It's important to keep aware of all the evidence that's emerging about the impact our digital habits are having on our health. Our team put together this list of potential health hazards associated with tech habits like hopping in and out of 7.9 different communication apps or falling into the "busy trap." The original research in this presentation comes from the Entefy article, Pimples, sluggish sperm, and drooping jowls: 11 tech habits that are bad for your health.

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that are bad for your health

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These slides provide insights into unexpected ways that
digital device use (and overuse) can impact our brains,
behavior, and mental health.

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This presentation was curated by Entefy, the company
building the first universal communicator—an AI-powered
communication platform that helps you seamlessly interact
with the people, services, and smart things in your life.

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Placing a laptop on the lap while
connected to Wi-Fi decreases
sperm count in men.
Source: http://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282%2811%2902678-1/abstract

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All that typing on
handheld devices can
lead to “text claw.”
Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/05/text-claw-pain-hand-smart-
phone_n_3825077.html

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Looking down at a
device can cause
“text neck.”
Source: https://blog.entefy.com/view/357/Text-neck-is-like-carrying-
5-gallons-of-paint-on-your-head

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Then there’s the sagging
skin of “tech neck.”
Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/smartphones-cause-drooping-jowls-
tech-neck-wrinkles-18-39-year-olds-1482978

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Using a smartphone
can give you pimples.
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2282698/A-furtive-pick-nose-
quick-text---The-terrifying-pictures-bacteria-lurking-mobile.html

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Technology use is correlated
to reduced exercising
around the globe.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3401184/

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Too much screen time
causes dry eye and
eye strain.
Source: https://www.aoa.org/documents/infographics/SaveYourVisionMonth2016-1.pdf

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Poor posture and
restricted breathing
from typing at a desk go
hand-in-hand.
Source: https://www.steelcase.com/content/uploads/2015/01/global-posture-study.pdf

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Earbuds can create
hearing loss and
tinnitus.
Source: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/186427

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Digital motion sickness
can affect 50-80% of
people not otherwise
prone to motion sickness.
Source: https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/11/14/feeling-woozy-it-may-be-cyber-sickness/?_
r=0&utm_source=huffingtonpost.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange_article

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Blue light emitted from
devices interrupts
sleep cycles.
Source: https://blog.entefy.com/view/307/What-I-learned-on-my-notification-vacation

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The original research in this presentation comes from
the Entefy article, “Pimples, sluggish sperm, and drooping
jowls: 11 tech habits that are bad for your health.”

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