Screen break
Words: Matt Barbour
From live-streamed exercise classes to the Slimming World app, there are many ways modern technology can help boost your health and fitness. But, being permanently attached to our smartphones, tablets and computers can have its pitfalls.
According to research, many of us actually spend more time on our media devices every day than we do asleep. In fact, we spend more than half our waking hours staring at a screen. Here’s how you can spot the tech risks – and fix them – before they start to affect your health.
50 HOURS
a week – roughly how long we spend looking at screens, which, according to The College of Optometrists, can potentially cause dry eyes, double vision and even temporary short-sightedness.