It would not be an exaggeration to say that today both aspects of our lives, work and leisure, depend heavily on on-screen usage. Modern work culture requires us to work on the computer screen for long hours, sometimes without interruption. The expansion of digital services and devices has limited the world to screens and we are used to it. While screen usage time has been increasing for the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an exponential surge.
The increasing use of screens started showing effects on our mental and physical health, leading to eye strain, neck pain, anxiety, obesity and other health complications. And if a recent medical study is to be believed, the increase in screen time brings you even closer to the risk of stroke.
The study, published in the American Stroke Association’s Stroke Journal, showed that adults younger than 60 years of age and screen time have a higher risk of stroke than those who are physically active.
The report suggested that an hour of screen time can bring down a person’s life expectancy to 22 minutes and put them closer to the risk of heart diseases and cancer. Another UK-based study pointed to a connection between stroke and screen use. This highlighted that the risk of stroke was higher if screen use continued for 2 hours. If continuous screen use exceeds two hours, it can be classified as addiction and increases the risk of stroke by another 20 percent.
The findings are indeed alarming as screen use time is increasing especially for the youth. The younger generation is known to be constantly glued to the screen of their mobile phones, laptops and this can push them towards unwanted health problems.
Blue light from screens reduces the production of melatonin, a nocturnal hormone associated with the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle. This disturbs the routine of the body and makes it difficult for people to sleep on time.
How do you tackle the challenge?
Reduce your screen time by taking frequent breaks during and otherwise. Incorporate physical activities into your daily routine and it doesn’t have to mean going to the gym. Early morning, even walk and some yoga will definitely help you towards better health.
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