EPISODE · Aug 16, 2021 · 6 MIN
Smartphone Effects on the Brain in Children and Teens
from Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast · host Dr. Eric Berg
In this podcast, we’re going to talk about smartphone addiction in teens, children, and adults. In 2016, a study on 1240 parents found that… • 50% of teens feel addicted to their smartphones • 59% of parents believe their kids have a smartphone addiction • 77% of parents feel their kids get distracted or lose focus when using a smartphone • 72% of teens feel they need to respond to texts immediately • 78% of teens check their devices at least hourly It’s best to be fully invested in what you’re doing rather than constantly being distracted by your phone. This is why I try to only check my texts about two times a day. Smartphone addictions are similar to drug addictions in that they influence the size and shape of certain parts of the brain—specifically in the parts of the brain that involve emotion, speech, hearing, sight, memory, and self-control. Your phone emits EMFs, which can cause issues with your brain, heart, circadian rhythm, and fertility. How can you avoid the effects of smartphone use? 1. Avoid contact with your brain/head 2. Don’t use your smartphone within 2-3 hours of your bedtime 3. Use an EMF protection case EMF: https://youtu.be/HfYbcxvYDYM https://youtu.be/4Xc9EsEdz8Y DATA: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/abou... https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/... Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning. Dr. Berg's Website: http://bit.ly/37AV0fk Dr. Berg's Recipe Ideas: http://bit.ly/37FF6QR Dr. Berg's Reviews: http://bit.ly/3hkIvbb Dr. Berg's Shop: http://bit.ly/3mJcLxg Dr. Berg's Bio: http://bit.ly/3as2cfE Dr. Berg's Health Coach Training: http://bit.ly/3as2p2q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Messenger: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/37DXt8C
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In this podcast, we’re going to talk about smartphone addiction in teens, children, and adults. In 2016, a study on 1240 parents found that… • 50% of teens feel addicted to their smartphones • 59% of parents believe their kids have a smartphone addiction • 77% of parents feel their kids get distracted or lose focus when using a smartphone • 72% of teens feel they need to respond to texts immediately • 78% of teens check their devices at least hourly It’s best to be fully invested in what you’re doing rather than constantly being distracted by your phone. This is why I try to only check my texts about two times a day. Smartphone addictions are similar to drug addictions in that they influence the size and shape of certain parts of the brain—specifically in the parts of the brain that involve emotion, speech, hearing, sight, memory, and self-control. Your phone emits EMFs, which can cause issues with your brain, heart, circadian rhythm, and fertility. How can you avoid the effects of smartphone use? 1. Avoid contact with your brain/head 2. Don’t use your smartphone within 2-3 hours of your bedtime 3. Use an EMF protection case EMF: https://youtu.be/HfYbcxvYDYM https://youtu.be/4Xc9EsEdz8Y DATA: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/abou... https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/... Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning. Dr. Berg's Website: http://bit.ly/37AV0fk Dr. Berg's Recipe Ideas: http://bit.ly/37FF6QR Dr. Berg's Reviews: http://bit.ly/3hkIvbb Dr. Berg's Shop: http://bit.ly/3mJcLxg Dr. Berg's Bio: http://bit.ly/3as2cfE Dr. Berg's Health Coach Training: http://bit.ly/3as2p2q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Messenger: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/37DXt8C
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