Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Post #20- Texting Puts Pressure on the Spine

"Texting Can Put More than 50 Pounds of Pressure on Your Spine"
By Meredith Engel
New York Daily News
Nov. 17, 2014

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/texting-puts-pounds-pressure-spine-study-article-1.2013885

Summary: This is an interesting piece that explains how texting can put an immense amount of pressure onto your spine, leading to early wear and tear, as well as possible surgeries.

Relevance: Even at-risk family members own cellphones and text consistently, therefore it could be useful to inform them on the health risks that can occur from spending hours a day texting.

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