Panthers need to disconnect from technology
- Feb 8, 2016
- 2 min read
Technology has evolved over the years and now has the ability to do a lot of wonderful things. From social connecting to keeping track of our health, technology has taken a lot off our shoulders and showed people a more efficient way of doing things.
This opinion article was originally featured in PantherNOW and focuses on how college students need to learn how to disconnect every now and them from technology and cell phones.
Check out the article’s excerpt below and click the link if you want to read the full story!
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Maytinee Kramer/Staff Writer
Technology has evolved over the years and now has the ability to do a lot of wonderful things. From social connecting to keeping track of our health, technology has taken a lot off our shoulders and showed people a more efficient way of doing things. However, like anything, when used in excess, it can have a dark side too.
Despite how far technology has taken humans, and how convenient and seemingly necessary it may be to everyday life, there are still some disadvantages. Cellphones in particular are something many people don’t give much thought to. We use cellphones to stay connected, to network, to get fit and so much more but in all their glory, cellphones are also a distraction and can be an addiction.
On campus, most if not all students are preoccupied with their cellphones and one of the many common problems associated with looking down at the phone for too long are Anterior Head Syndrome and eye problems.
Looking down for too long strains the neck, pushing the head forward past the center of gravity. This can lead to muscular tension, damaged vertebrae, and even compressed and degenerated discs in the back. Prolonged staring at the screen causes squinting and straining of the eye muscles, which can lead to headaches. Blurry vision, dry eyes and even long-term nearsightedness can occur in the long run.
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