While technology has most certainly changed life for many Americans — a 2015 Gallup Poll found that nearly half of American adults said they couldn’t imagine life without their smartphones — more and more studies point to the negative effect technology has on both physical and mental health.
However, for “constant checkers” — those who constantly check their emails, texts or social media accounts — the attachment to their devices and constant use of technology is now being associated with higher than average stress levels.
Where do you fall when it comes to constantly checking your smartphone (PDF)?
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