8.+Digital+Health+and+Wellness

=8. Digital Health and Wellness=

Physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world.
 * Internet addiction
 * Eye Safety
 * Repetetive stress syndrome
 * Using an ergonomic chair
 * Texting thumb strain

Your task:
Read the following piece of research. Discuss the statements or questions below with your partner.

"Heavy internet users were the least likely to eat healthy meals, exercise, or engage in healthy hygiene practices. Even though the heavy internet users were more likely to develop health problems, they were also the least likely to seek medical treatment and develop stress-relieving practices. Plus, they had less friends and romantic relationships." accessed on 8th October, 2010 from []

Discussion Questions:


 * do you think this addiction could be real?
 * do your parents limit the use of the internet at home?
 * are you aware of how much time you spend on the computer?
 * what might the consequences be for those who spend too much time on the computer?