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In the modern, linked world, almost everything has a screen such as your phone, laptop, TV and tablet. Although technology helps with convenience, looking at screens too much can have bad effects on your brain and body. Using your eyes all day or even at night causes a real effect on your vision. 1. Anxiety and Brain Fog Not taking breaks after spending a lot of time on screens can overwork your brain. Always switching between many apps and tabs can result in: Having less time to focus directedly Inability to keep new knowledge. Mental exhaustion Did You Know Facts Watching screens with blue light can reduce melatonin which interferes with you sleeping better. 2. Sleep Disruption Your sleep-wake cycle is controlled by a chain reaction called circadian rhythm. Using screens at night, mostly on your phone, stops your brain from relaxing. Consequently: Lack of enough sleep Problems starting to fall asleep Daytime sleepiness Use caution with electronic devices for at least an hour before g...

 Changes in health take time since they result from ongoing care. The positive news is that… Making some small changes can improve your mood without major changes. To be healthy, sticking to basic, routine health habits is very valuable. Adding these good habits to your life makes you feel more lively, avoids sickness and helps keep your body and mind healthy. You can keep healthy always by following these 10 science-proven habits. 1. Start the day by drinking water. Drinking water as soon as you wake up is an easy and very beneficial habit. You lose fluids as you sleep which can make you dehydrated when you wake up. A glass of water encourages better digestion, wakes you up and helps get rid of toxins your kidneys need to filter. Water with lemon contains extra vitamin C and is easier to digest. Make sure you have at least 8–10 glasses of water every day for your body to work at its best. Benefits of drinking water are healthy-looking skin, balanced kidney health and reduced appet...