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We’re often told that technology is the enemy of good health. The increased use of tech by society is seen as a big contributor to us leading more sedentary lifestyles. Hours spent in front of the television binging on boxsets, using apps to order in takeout food, and spare time spent gaming, are often seen as distractions that act as barriers to our health and wellbeing.
There’s no doubt that too much time spent using tech and becoming addicted to it can cause problems. This really can become a genuine barrier that prevents people making healthier choices. But when used in the right way, technology can significantly benefit our health and wellbeing. Let’s take a look at some of the smart ways tech can actually help promote good health rather than hinder it.
Tracking Your Fitness
One of the most obvious ways in which technology benefits good health is the use of smartwatches and wearable fitness trackers. Ever since the humble pedometer was introduced, people have been counting their steps and aiming to improve their activity levels.
Things have come a long way since the simple step-counting abilities of the original pedometers, but there’s no doubt that keeping track of your steps is a simple, but really helpful way to track your activity levels.
We all know that daily physical activity is essential for good health. But it can be hard to know precisely how much exercise we’re doing each day. Smartwatches and wearable tech solve this issue and help us ensure we’re walking our 10,000 steps each day.
Assisting Your Hearing
Physical activity isn’t the only component of good health. Your hearing health also plays a crucial role in your wellbeing. Advances in hearing aid technology have significantly improved the experience of hearing aid users. But taking care of your hearing health goes beyond the use of digital hearing aids. Now, it’s possible to gain a deeper insight into your hearing health using hearing apps.
Using mobile apps for better hearing is a great way to take a proactive approach to your hearing health and to enhance your hearing. There’s a wide choice of hearing apps available to help with everything from amplifying sound to testing your hearing.
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Aiding Relaxation
Many of us find our lives stressful. Sometimes, stress can become a major problem and impact your life in many ways. Stress can leave you feeling anxious, disrupt your sleep, and even change your appetite.
Introducing effective stress-relieving techniques to help you manage your feelings of stress is an excellent way to help yourself feel better. Using technology, such as mindfulness apps, is an excellent way to achieve this. Many people find that guided meditation apps are a great way to wind down after a stressful day. It’s always a wise idea to reduce screen time before going to bed, as this can impact your ability to fall asleep. However, listening to mindfulness or meditation apps before bed can be a helpful way to drift off to sleep.
