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A new study links smartphone use on the toilet to a 46% increased risk of hemorrhoids, highlighting the health risks of prolonged sitting and poor posture during bathroom breaks, especially with mindless scrolling. Experts recommend limiting toilet time to 3-5 minutes and avoiding phone use to reduce hemorrhoid risk.
Richard E. Cytowic's book "Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age" explores how modern digital distractions overwhelm our Stone Age brains, which have not evolved to handle the rapid pace of technological change. The book discusses the fixed energy limits of the brain, leading to stress and distraction, and highlights the importance of resilience in managing stress. Cytowic argues that our brains are bombarded by visual overload from screens, which disrupts our ability to focus and maintain attention, a challenge exacerbated by the constant demands of digital technology.