In the document “Cell Phone Horns” i learned that Last month, a story hit the news that scared a lot of people. It described a certain deformity that can occur in young peoples’ skulls when they spend too much time looking down at their cell phones.
Specifically, an Australian study claimed that teens and young adults who often have their heads bent over their phones develop bone spurs at the back of their skull, just above the neck, that resemble horns, due to the weight of their heads being thrust unnaturally forward.
Other scientists are quick to point out that just because a researcher could benefit financially from his or her findings doesn’t mean that the research itself doesn’t have merit. In fact, the overuse of modern technology, especially cell phones, has led to all kinds of physiological changes in our body, from posture problems to attention disorders to “texting thumb.”
What Do You Think? Based on what you’ve read in this article and heard on the news, are you concerned about the physical effects that excessive cell phone usage could have on your health?
Dear Maria,
I am impressed by your post “Cell Phone Horns” because it shows how much the cell phone can cause damage. I think It’s common on us looking down at our phones.
One sentence that you wrote that stands out to me is; ” It described a certain deformity that can occur in young people’s’ skills when they spend too much time looking down at their cell phones”. I think is incredible that people don’t know a lot of these, how their cell phones can ruin their life, also now people like to be more in their cell phone, and don’t use the opportunities to discover their skills.
Thank you for writing. I look forward to see what you write next because I like how you are able to share this information with us to know more about the cell phones problems.
Dear Maria,
I am impressed by your post “Cell Phone Horns” because it is alarming how using your cellphone can cause damage. I think it’s concerning that many of us are constantly looking down at our phones.
One sentence you wrote that stands out to me is: “Specifically, an Australian study claimed that teens and young adults who often have their heads bent over their phones develop bone spurs at the back of their skull, just above the neck, that resemble horns, due to the weight of their heads being thrust unnaturally forward”. I think this is a surprising discovery because a lot of people don’t know about the harm that their cell phones are doing to their skulls.
Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next because I like how you’re able to share every piece of information. You also go straight to the point.
“a certain deformity that can occur in young peoples’ skulls when they spend too much time looking down at their cell phones.” This line from your post really made me think about my own habits and this new issue. At the end, you say something about a condition called “texting thumb.” What is this? is it as serious as the bone spurs?