Digital Health & WEllness
Questions for identifying content for the webpage:
Health & Wellness: How do we make individuals more aware of the beneficial and detrimental physical and psychological effects of technology use over time? How can individuals avoid negative effects of tech use?
- Physical (Health Issues) Effects on:
a. Vision problems/ Eye strain /Lighting
b. Hearing loss
c. Neck/ Back/ Hand & Wrist pains and strains
d. Headaches
e. Sitting too much/ Movement/ Posture
f. Bacteria on devices
g. General suggestions for healthy technology use/ proper ergonomics
h. How to utilize technology to promote a healthy life style (including wearable technology such as smart
watches and Fitbits)
i. iDisorders
- Psychological Effects on:
a. Distraction caused by technology
b. Expectation of instant gratification
c. Narcissism and the need to be "liked" or "viewed"
d. Cognitive losses/ Effects on brain
e. Effects on Social Skills
f. Isolation and Loneliness
g. Depression
h. Addiction
i. Sleep Deprivation/ Sleep Disorders
**Your webpage should warn users about the dangers of using technology but also provide tips and solutions for how they can avoid its harmful effects.**
Be sure to tailor the effects to your targeted audience, especially since these effects may be different in children than adults, particularly since children's brains and bodies are still developing.
Health & Wellness: How do we make individuals more aware of the beneficial and detrimental physical and psychological effects of technology use over time? How can individuals avoid negative effects of tech use?
- Physical (Health Issues) Effects on:
a. Vision problems/ Eye strain /Lighting
b. Hearing loss
c. Neck/ Back/ Hand & Wrist pains and strains
d. Headaches
e. Sitting too much/ Movement/ Posture
f. Bacteria on devices
g. General suggestions for healthy technology use/ proper ergonomics
h. How to utilize technology to promote a healthy life style (including wearable technology such as smart
watches and Fitbits)
i. iDisorders
- Psychological Effects on:
a. Distraction caused by technology
b. Expectation of instant gratification
c. Narcissism and the need to be "liked" or "viewed"
d. Cognitive losses/ Effects on brain
e. Effects on Social Skills
f. Isolation and Loneliness
g. Depression
h. Addiction
i. Sleep Deprivation/ Sleep Disorders
**Your webpage should warn users about the dangers of using technology but also provide tips and solutions for how they can avoid its harmful effects.**
Be sure to tailor the effects to your targeted audience, especially since these effects may be different in children than adults, particularly since children's brains and bodies are still developing.