Smartphone off Enjoy your hobbies and practice digital detox

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For busy business people, smartphones and PCs are items that greatly increase the degree of freedom in how they work. Since you can communicate with anyone anytime, anywhere, it is indispensable not only for work but also for daily life. [Photo] Acupuncture points that work for dry eyesHowever, it is a famous story that Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, did not allow his children to use iPhones and iPads. I don't think it's just because they didn't give them because they were children. Even adults have a negative effect on sleep due to the blue light emitted by smartphones, and there are people who feel stressed by receiving work calls at any time. According to a survey conducted in 2020 led by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, 90% of first-visit psychiatric patients at a medical institution had smartphone addiction. The global bestseller "Smartphone Brain" (Shincho Shinsho) introduces the negative aspects of convenience in exchange, along with research results. Still, due to the social background where it is difficult to let go of smartphones and PCs, "digital detox" is attracting attention.

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When you hear the word detox, some people may think of fasting, where you spend a period of time without eating. A digital detox means spending a certain amount of time without using digital devices. I would like to recommend golf and sauna as hobbies that can incorporate this digital detox. During the round and in the car to and from, the time to touch the smartphone is greatly reduced. In addition, some people may find that eye strain is relieved by being surrounded by greenery such as trees and lawns that are easy on the eyes. Since it's a big deal, how about putting your smartphone in the locker and going out for a round? Also, the popular sauna with the term "Totou" can be kept away from your smartphone. Along with relaxing effects, promoting blood circulation, and enhancing the ability to control the autonomic nervous system, you can let go of your smartphone when you enter the room. If you follow the route of golf → sauna, you can enjoy a digital detox during all your activities during the day while enjoying your hobbies. (Health Management Advisor, Takayuki Hirai)