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Questions and Answers
A person who is focused on their smartphone while walking is called a smombie.
A person who is focused on their smartphone while walking is called a smombie.
True (A)
Using smartphones does not have any health risks.
Using smartphones does not have any health risks.
False (B)
Not blinking often when looking at a smartphone can lead to dry eyes.
Not blinking often when looking at a smartphone can lead to dry eyes.
True (A)
Looking down at a smartphone does not affect the neck.
Looking down at a smartphone does not affect the neck.
Turning off your smartphone during meals is a suggestion to prevent smartphone addiction.
Turning off your smartphone during meals is a suggestion to prevent smartphone addiction.
Smombies can easily notice dangers like holes in the street.
Smombies can easily notice dangers like holes in the street.
Neck stretching exercises can help alleviate text neck.
Neck stretching exercises can help alleviate text neck.
Feeling nervous without a smartphone might indicate smartphone addiction.
Feeling nervous without a smartphone might indicate smartphone addiction.
It is beneficial to check your smartphone constantly to avoid feeling sad.
It is beneficial to check your smartphone constantly to avoid feeling sad.
Text neck occurs from looking up at your smartphone for long periods.
Text neck occurs from looking up at your smartphone for long periods.
Flashcards
What is a 'smombie'?
What is a 'smombie'?
A person overly focused on their smartphone while walking, oblivious to surroundings.
Smartphone use and blinking
Smartphone use and blinking
Reduced blinking while viewing screens leads to eye dryness and irritation.
Smartphones and neck strain
Smartphones and neck strain
Looking down at smartphones strains neck muscles, potentially causing pain and problems.
Smartphones during meals
Smartphones during meals
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Neck stretches benefit?
Neck stretches benefit?
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Nervous without a smartphone?
Nervous without a smartphone?
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Why do we get 'text neck'?
Why do we get 'text neck'?
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Study Notes
Importance of Mindful Smartphone Use
- Smartphones play a crucial role in daily life but excessive use can lead to various problems.
- The phenomenon of "smombies," or smartphone zombies, refers to individuals who walk while focusing on their devices, increasing their vulnerability to accidents.
Safety Risks Associated with Smartphone Usage
- Smombies are prone to accidents, such as tripping over objects, falling into holes, or getting into vehicle collisions.
- To mitigate these risks, individuals should avoid using smartphones while walking.
Health Issues Caused by Smartphone Use
- Dry Eyes: Extended smartphone use reduces blinking frequency, leading to dryness and discomfort in the eyes.
- Text Neck: Continuous downward gazing at smartphones increases tension on the neck, causing pain and discomfort, commonly referred to as text neck.
Tips for Healthier Smartphone Habits
- Combat dry eyes by consciously blinking more often during smartphone use.
- To reduce neck strain, adjust the smartphone to eye level and engage in neck stretching exercises.
Recognizing Smartphone Addiction
- Feelings of anxiety or sadness in the absence of a smartphone may indicate smartphone addiction.
- Common signs include unease when not checking messages and disappointment from lack of notifications.
Strategies to Curb Smartphone Dependency
- Turn off smartphones during meals and meetings to encourage face-to-face interactions.
- Prioritize speaking with people directly rather than relying solely on texting.
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