7. Digital Health and Wellness

Digital Health and Wellness

Physical Issues
Physical symptoms and issues that can arise from the overuse of technology. 

• Ergonomics - Children grow up with dreams. Not many aspire to sit behind a desk all day. Due to sitting in front of the computer for hours, studies have shown that this leads to an increase in diseases such as heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and even obesity. 
• Repetitive Strain - Your posture is affected from sitting for a long time in front of the computer.   
• EFFECTS: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Trigger finger, Tendinitis, Blackberry Thumb. 
• WAYS TO PREVENT STRAIN: Look at your posture, try to take breaks and not work on the computer for too long. 
• Eye Strain: Red, irritated, dry eyes. Blurred distance. (WebMD, n.d) 

Psychological Issues

• Addiction: Studies have shown that 70% of people today are addicted to the internet. 
• Many people don't know how to use netiquette and therefore miscommunication takes place. 
• Cyber-Bullying: This is an issue that has many layers to it, one being that the bully often is insecure and is struggling with something themselves. In that same breath, they are passing their pain or their hurt onto someone else. 
• Cyber Stalking: Due to the easy access to the internet, stalking has increased drastically. The internet gives stalkers a platform to do what they do best. (Stalking Risk Profile, n.d)

Cybercrime | Cybercrime Prevention Tips | Norton South Africa. 2015. Cybercrime | Cybercrime Prevention Tips | Norton South Africa. [ONLINE] Available at: http://za.norton.com/cybercrime-prevention. [Accessed 20 May 2015].

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