Digital Health and Wellness
Digital Health and Wellness is the "physical and psychological well-being in a digital world." (Ribble, 2014) As we increase our use of technology, we also increase the risks associated with it. some of the more common health concerns related to technology include:
- Internet addiction
- repetitive stress syndrome
- Eye strain
- Pain due to improper ergonomics
- Sleep deprivation
References and Resources
Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship - Website explaining the nine elements of digital citizenship.
Internet and Computer Addiction - Signs and symptoms of internet and computer addiction.
Computer Workstations Ergonomics - Overview of proper ergonomics.
How to avoid digital eyestrain - Suggestions to avoid eye strain due to computer use.
Computer-Related Repetitive Strain Injuries: An Advisory - Information on computer related Repetitive Strain Injuries.
College Life On-Line: Healthy and Unhealthy Internet Use - Collection of resources dealing with healthy and unhealthy internet habits.
Internet and Computer Addiction - Signs and symptoms of internet and computer addiction.
Computer Workstations Ergonomics - Overview of proper ergonomics.
How to avoid digital eyestrain - Suggestions to avoid eye strain due to computer use.
Computer-Related Repetitive Strain Injuries: An Advisory - Information on computer related Repetitive Strain Injuries.
College Life On-Line: Healthy and Unhealthy Internet Use - Collection of resources dealing with healthy and unhealthy internet habits.