Excessive device use is reshaping our bodies, from calloused fingers to weakened hands and blurry vision, highlighting the unnoticed physical impacts of modern technology.
Experts warn against excessive screen time
Jul 02, 2026
12:36 pm
What's the storyA recent report by the BBC has highlighted the potential impact of technology on human health, particularly in terms of physical changes.
The term "phone body" has been coined to describe these changes, which include deformed spines and a calloused bump on the pinky finger where phones are often propped up.
Cum îți afectează tehnologia corpul. Semnalele de alarmă pe care le ignorăm zilnic
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