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Advances in technology have made human life much easier. Many difficult things have gone awry; But just as technology has its advantages, it also has its disadvantages. Computers, tablets, mobiles, laptops are some of the things that are constantly in front of the eyes, which can have a very adverse effect on health. This neglect can then become very costly.



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Let's take a look at the mis-coordination between technology and our health..

1. Gadgets in the bedroom:

Placing gadgets like laptop, mobile or tablet near your bed in your bedroom is harmful to your health. Using mobiles, tablets and computers at night interferes with your sleep. If there is any glowing object in the dark in your room, it affects the process of melatonin. The function of this hormone is to control sleep. In addition, playing games on mobile phones or watching violent videos before going to bed has a negative effect on health.

After playing video games until late and watching TV. When we go to bed after watching, our brain stays awake and does not fall asleep until late. This increases stress and increases the stress-producing hormones in the adrenal glands. As a result, the body's arousal increases and the brain does not get enough rest.

According to an online survey, adults who watch TV late into the night. They only get two to three hours of sleep a night. 77% of such adults go through laziness and fatigue the next day. So what are the solutions?

• Turn off all gadgets before going to bed. Keep these gadgets away from the >bed. Turn off all gadgets thirty minutes before bedtime.

• TV. Reduce viewing time. If you want to watch a favorite show, you should >watch it during the repeat telecast.

• Take enough time to sleep.

2. Wrong placement of Laptop and tablets:

Most people have a habit of working with a tablet on their lap. If you do this, neck muscle complaints are likely to start within a few days. You have to bend your neck to sit and watch with the tablet on your lap. In this case, the neck muscles have to put extra strain to support the head. So within a few days those muscle complaints start. Doing a few things in this way can prevent these complaints and damage to health.



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• Avoid sitting with the tablet on your lap. Instead, work with your hands. This helps the body to stay in the right shape.
• Do not sit in the same place or in the same position for a long time.

3. Wrong sitting posture:

Sitting in front of a computer for many hours in the office also has a bad effect on your health. Sitting in one position and working late can lead to diseases like carpal tunnel syndrome. Six percent of the world's population is infected. Surgery may be required if the condition is severe. Some precautions need to be taken to avoid all these troubles.

According to the World Health Organization, proper seating avoids health risks. Keep your chair close to your table. Lean your back against the back of the chair. Don't use a pillow. Many doctors recommend foot rest. Sit with your knees at right angles. When typing on a keyboard, the corners of your hand should rest on the handle of the chair.

Long duration of work:

Continuous work without stopping can adversely affect the muscles, joints, bones and eyes. Not only that, but sitting in front of a computer constantly can lead to blood clots. Particularly in the age group of 20 to 40 years, dry eyes, poor eyesight, squinting, etc. are common. There are a few things to keep in mind.
Keep a water bottle on the desk. Drink water every now and then.

This is especially important for those who work in an AC. Water is very important for smooth functioning of joints, eyes and brain. Do not sit in any one position for more than 30 to 35 minutes. Sitting like this puts less strain on your muscles and also does not cause weight problems. Don't just stare at the computer screen. Instead, keep rubbing your eyelids for a while. Rinse eyes with cold water as much as possible.

Alzheimer's disease:

Technology has made many things easier. The use of computers or other similar devices to remember every little big thing has increased. Therefore, the memory system in our brain is not used at all. According to the natural law, things in the body that are of no use or that are not used begin to perish.

As a result, the rate of forgetfulness has increased. According to research by a reputed university, it is now difficult to remember even 5 to 8 phone numbers. New numbers in particular have become harder to remember. What can be done to overcome this problem?

To do this, do things that exercise the brain. Exercises like solving crossword puzzles, sudoku etc. or playing chess are very suitable for the brain. Try to remember large numbers.

Doing multiple tasks at once:

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Nowadays due to technical ease we have got into the habit of doing many things at once; But that doesn't make any work perfect. Moreover, it is very important to do one thing at a time to get peace of mind. So pay attention to doing one thing at a time. This will make your work a little less than others; But it is certain that your work will be better than the work of others.

Apart from this, to keep the brain calm, one should do yoga, pranayama etc. at some time every day. You should never say that you don't have time to exercise regularly because if you get sick later, it will take a lot of time. Besides, it will be annoying also.