Electronic Media Hurting Our Health?
Posted on December 11, 2019 by mailomg in memo 441, Uncategorized // 0 Comments
From Two Sides: “Switching off” and turning to print is better for your health and it may also be the answer to a good night’s sleep.
The prevalence and use of electronics in all aspects of daily life is steadily increasing with the average U.S. adult spending 6.3 hours each day with digital media, over half of which is spent on their smartphones. The number is even higher, up to 9 hours per day, for teens.
According to a 2019 Two Sides sponsored study conducted by Toluna, there is mounting evidence that consumers are feeling digital overload and the long-term negative health effects of electronic overuse.
In the U.S. and Canada, 53 and 52% of respondents, respectively, are concerned that the overuse of electronic devices could be damaging to their health. Similar numbers, 49% and 46% believe they spend too much time on electronic devices … (click to read more)
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