4. Can Make You Fat & Lazy
Smartphones are rarely thought of as being able to cause the same sedentary lifestyle problems as that of watching a television set all day has.
But research carried out at Kent State University in Ohio found that smart phone users who used their phones for 14 hours a day were less fit than those who only used their phones for 1.5 hours a day[4].
All sedentary activities promote weight gain and lower energy levels if they are overdone – so it’s high time to find a new active hobby just to counteract all that overusing of your smart phone lately!
5. Higher Risk of Dry Eye Disease
The results from a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology Strabismus found that smartphone use is an important dry eye disease risk factor in children[5].
Close observation and caution regarding video display terminal use, especially smartphones, are needed for children.
Save your eyes and take regular breaks from your smartphone.
Just because this study was aimed at children doesn’t mean the results would be any different if it were tested on adults in the same way, so don’t take chances with your eyesight no matter your age.