Studies have found that tilting your head a mere 15 degrees while texting puts 27 pounds of pressure on your spine, and a 30 degree neck tilt could equal 40 pounds of pressure! And youre not just adding a physical strain to the body when you have bad posture, you can also suffer from negative psychological effects. Studies have shown that good posture will elevate serotonin levels (a chemical in your body that makes you happier) and reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol. But when you fall into bad habits like tilting your head while texting or hunching over your computer, you are preventing yourself from benefiting from these things. Read the article below to see how incorrect posture can drastically effect your physical and mental well-being. cbsnews/news/omg-youre-texting-your-way-to-back-pain/
Posted on: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:36:15 +0000
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