Weak hands and blurry vision: Are you getting a 'phone body'?

[littlemissmartypants]

By Thomas Germain
3 hours ago

When we worry about the effects our screentime might have on us, we tend to focus on the mind. But recently, I looked down and noticed a little calloused bump on my pinky finger. It's exactly on the spot where I prop up my phone. It got me thinking: what's my phone doing to the rest of my body?

I called some experts to find out. The answer – maybe you saw this coming – is not encouraging.

The latest science suggests your phone and its digital comrades may be altering the shape of your neck, hurting your vision, affecting your motor skills and reducing your muscle strength. People even worry our tech-driven lives are causing more wrinkles. And some of these physical issues could in turn lead to cognitive decline or other more serious problems.

I don't know about you, but I'm not ready to take all that sitting down (especially because all the sitting is part of the problem). Fortunately, if you don't want technology ruining your body, there are a few things you can do about it.
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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260630-is-your-tech-giving-you-phone-body

[Ocelot II]

1. I guess there are a few advantages to being old, and maybe this is one of them.

I probably don't have enough time left to get phone body in addition to bad knees and the wrinkles I already have.

[Attilatheblond]

2. I found a new hobby that cuts down on my screen time

Standing in front of bathroom mirror trying new ways to style my hair to camouflage the increasing thin spots. Until recently, I never knew I had a scalp. If I rise up on my toes several times while doing this, it might count as an exercise for my calves.

Old age is a stream of adaptations and self delusions for me.

[multigraincracker]

3. I've found Blue Blocker reading glasses help.

Along with running 4 to 5 miles 3 or 4 days a week helps. I’m 76 years old.