We now have immediate and unlimited access to information and to one another.
While there isn’t an abundance of research, a few studies are beginning to emerge.
Here’s what can happen if you stare at a screen all day.
It can rewire your brain (and even change its structure).
The effects on your brain are both behavioral and structural.
First, smartphone addiction is real.
This problematic use of cellphones has been associated withanxiety, stress, and even depression1.
Additionally, kids are at risk, too.
It can cause long-term vision problems and other eye issues.
It can seriously mess with your sleep.
It can make you more anxious, stressed, or depressed.
How can you avoid or combat these symptoms?
If you immediately feel better, you have a clear indication of how screens are affecting you.
Robin Berzin, M.D., is a functional medicine physician and the founder ofParsley Health.
She is also a certified yoga instructor and a meditation teacher, and has formally studied Ayurveda.
