Limiting Time in Front of the Screen

How often do you find yourself sitting in front of a computer or television? It's nothing new to hear that the amount of time you spend on your laptop and watching TV could effect your health.

Generally, more aggressive behavior results, for those glued to their email or TV. In addition, research shows that poor social skills and lack of thinking and language are all results as well.

So what are the options for an adult with a hectic life who relies on these devices? Try to break your computer time up. Instead of running back to your computer every 5 minutes, check your email, then turn it off while you eat lunch and do some chores around the house.

Steer away from using the computer or television as means to relax, it's shown that this activity only results in adding extra stress. More so, try to give your brain some old fashion exercise with puzzles or crosswords. Many have forgotten about these brain stretchers as a sharpening tool, which may be more than necessary in a technology buzzed world.