The Role of the Smartphone in Bony Development

Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025

In this episode, Katy is talking about technology. Specifically where technology meets your head. No, not how technology affects mental health or how you think, but how it could be affecting the actual structure of your skull. Katy and her guests get into headphone dents, tech neck, and bone horns. 

Episode Overview:
0:00:01 Welcome to the Move Your DNA podcast!
0:00:31 Tech and Mental Health: How It Affects Your Head
0:07:58 Discussing Head Dents
0:11:56 The Dent Mystery: Seeking the Truth
0:21:12 Importance of varied positioning for babies' development
0:31:52 Strengthening tissues to handle increased load and shape changes
0:32:33 The Horns Phenomenon and Click-Bait Headlines
0:43:01 Natural selection and the success of sickle-shaped cells
0:53:15 Navigating the Challenges of Screens in Schools
0:57:56 Skeletal Development and Surgical Solutions
0:59:20 The Addictive Nature of Handheld Devices
1:00:40 Introduction and Background of the Conversation
1:03:36 The Nuance of Phone Use and Posture
1:09:20 Introduction and Greetings from Lynn Dung, Melbourne, Australia