How modern life affects our physical and mental health
By Hannah Nichols
published Monday 3 July 2017
The technological and social media advances of the past decade have taken over our lives. Do they affect our physical and mental health?
Modern day living is a multifaceted compendium of evolving technology and social media. Communication outlets are changing every part of our lives so rapidly that it can be tough to adjust. Are technology and media affecting our physical and mental health?
Technology has improved the lives of many people, with almost half of adults in the United States unable to imagine life without their smartphone.
The American Psychological Association's Stress in America Survey 2017 shows that 99 percent of adults own an electronic device, around 86 percent own a computer, 74 percent own a smartphone, and 55 percent own a tablet.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318230.php