It is impossible to break away from our digital devices. Did you know that the average adult spends 11 hours each day in front of a screen. The latest research has proven that screen time can damage our eyes and overall health.

A 2011 study found that an additional 2 hours of screen time every day can increase risk of death by 52%. This is due to the impact of digital screens on our cardiovascular health and our weight. In fact, screen use is actually impacting our brain structure – altering grey and white matter, which the brain uses for processing and communicating across lobes.

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Check out the below infographic to learn more about the impact of screens on our health.

How Screen Time Is Affecting Our Health

 

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