Health Zone For All: TECHNOLOGY A BLESSING OR A CURSE

TECHNOLOGY A BLESSING OR A CURSE

Technology is a blessing and a curse at the same time. Over the past few years use of technology has been increased so much that it’s hard to control which has left a bad impact on human health. The excessive use of technology has brought diseases to even death leaving the humanity addicted especially younger generation. Our society doesn’t have eyes for anything other than phone screens, iPad and computer devices.

We cannot deny the fact that technology is the medium of communication throughout the world but moderation is the key to success. Technology has positive and at the same time negative impact on our lives making our lives comfortable if used in balance.

We are living in the age of technology which has filled our life with ease and comfort.

HAZARDOUS EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY

SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Our body works by release of certain hormones. The light emitting from smart phones disrupts the sleep initiating hormone leaving a person to insomnia (lack of sleep) which in return affects his performance physically and psychologically.

EFFECTING EYESIGHT

Regular and continuous use of gadgets and smartphones affects eyesight leading to headaches and leaving negative impact on person’s eyesight. New generation these days are severely addicted to iPad and smart phones instead of spending quality time with parents and siblings are spending more time on technologies.

EFFECTING EDUCATION

Late night use of mobile phones especially by teenagers is effecting their education leaving them behind as it has bad impact on their mental health. For a healthy brain development human needs 8 hours of deep sleep but the over growing use of smart phones has decreased the quality and quantity of sleep.

Parents are a role model to their kid’s .They can set a good example by themselves by limiting the use of phones and electronic devices and spending more quality time with your family instead of sticking to phones.

CERTAIN CANCERS

Children are even at risk of developing certain type of brain tumors by excessive use of smartphones.

ACCIDENTS

People respond to calls even texts while driving on heavy roads without realizing that it can cost their lives. Accident rates are increasing day by day by the use of phones while driving as it distract them and leading to accidents.

CYBER BULLYING

Cyber bullying is also having a major impact on teens resulting in mental stress leading them to even committing suicides. There are many ways cyber bullying can be avoided but we the most important point is that we are giving our social life to the intent and smartphones.

Every gadget has its own pros and cons. It depends on the user how he or she use it either to make the best of it or get addicted to it. Over use of technology can lead the kid to less socially and physically active on the other hand make them suffer from various diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes.

In conclusion we are so much gathered with technology in this modern era. It’s nearly impossible to keep our self totally away from smartphones but we can set example for our kids to limit the use of gadgets and smartphones and by giving phones to kids at right age. It in our hand whether to use technology as a blessing or make our own lives curse.

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