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Type, tap, scroll, BREATHE! How our tech use impacts our breath
Jun 11, 2024
Former Microsoft exec Linda Stone discusses 'screen apnea' from tech use, while bestselling author James Nestor explains shallow breathing impacts. They share breathing exercises to combat technology stress and improve mental and physical health.
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Quick takeaways
- Unhealthy tech habits can lead to 'screen apnea', affecting breath.
- Deep breathing techniques can improve health outcomes and reduce stress levels.
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Observation of Breathing Patterns in Front of Screens
Linda Stone noticed a trend where people tend to hold their breath or breathe shallowly when working on computers. She conducted informal tests using health monitoring gadgets on friends, colleagues, and strangers, finding that only certain individuals like military test pilots and professional performers maintained healthy breathing habits during screen-based tasks.
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