There have been cases where prolonged digital stress has been linked to severe burnout, even sudden medical emergencies.

There have been cases where prolonged digital stress has been linked to severe burnout, even sudden medical emergencies. Screens emit blue light that can interfere with melatonin production and disturb sleep patterns. Stand up, stretch or walk for a few minutes every 30 minutes of screen use. Use app timers or do digital detox breaks to reduce social media stress.Monitor blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, especially if you have a high screen usage pattern. Heart rate and rhythm measurements can be misleading, particularly during exercise or irregular heart rhythms. Limiting discretionary screen time in childhood and adolescence may protect long-term heart and metabolic health.