Computers, How Technology Can Help You Live Longer
The current world average for life expectancy is age 67. In the United States, life expectancy is nearly 78 years. Vast leaps and bounds in medical technology have dramatically pushed life expectancy up in the last fifteen years. Yet studies also show that certain technology can pose threats to your health. Cell phones, computers, power lines, home appliances and even your microwave all expose the body to electromagnetic radiation. Therefore, technology is both helping and harming us.
There are choices we can make about the technology surrounding us, in order to improve our chances of living a long healthy life. Not only should we be concerned about sources of electromagnetic radiation, we should watch out for technology that causes us stress.
The danger of electromagnetic radiation in everyday items is largely inconclusive. For instance, there is the question of cell phone danger. One and a half billion people worldwide are using cell phones. Of course, the cell phone industry maintains there is no scientific evidence that cell phones cause harmful electromagnetic radiation. However, laboratory studies have shown that radio waves from cell phones do harm body cells and damage DNA, although a spokesperson from one such study said that these biological changes did not lead to disease. Even Dr Zenon Sienkiewicz of the National Radiological Protection Board said there is no reason for the public to be worried about using their cell phones. Still, many health experts recommend holding the cell phone far from the ear, and using headphones as a precautionary action.
Choosing technology that does not put added stress on your body is vital in prolonging your life. Stress kills, causes disease and unhappiness. Looking around your home, ask yourself, is there anything here that is causing me stress. Look at your computer: Can you see the screen well, or are you squinting, causing stress to your eyes? Look at your mouse. Is it an ergonomic mouse that eases your hand into a comfortable position? Or is it a standard mouse that puts subtle stresses onto your wrist and hand? Little improvements like upgrading to an ergonomic mouse or to a better monitor can reduce hours of stress and add years to your life.
Now go to your bedroom. Is your radio directly next to your bed? Consider moving it across the room. You may reduce your risk of bombardment from radio waves while you sleep. Is the alarm on your radio a harsh, jarring sound? Consider the stressful effect such an alarm will have on your health. There may be another choice of alarm bell that does the job of waking you, but with a gentler sound.
Now look in the kitchen. Are you using technology to reduce your stress while you cook? You can buy an appliance for nearly any type of food preparation. Potato mashers, juicers, food processors. Do you really need so many appliances or can you simplify and reduce the amount of technology in your kitchen? The choice is yours. Decide if more appliances would help you reduce stress or increase stress.
By becoming more aware of the technology around us, we can make choices that will help reduce stress, add comfort, and increase our overall wellbeing and health.
About the Author: Amy Brevard is a Writer for Innuity . For more information about the comfort of an ergonomic mouse go to Cirque
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