According to a new medical survey, scrolling on your smartphone while using the toilet may dramatically increase your risk of hemorrhoids. The evidence is laid out in a study published on September 3 in the journal PLOS One. […] Over the past 20 years, one single device has unequivocally lengthened the amount of time most people spend sitting. “We’re still uncovering the many ways smartphones and our modern way of life impact our health,” Harvard Medical School gastroenterologist and study co-author Trisha Pasricha said in a statement. “It’s possible that how and where we use them – such as while in the bathroom – can have unintended consequences.”
As someone who’s already quite guilty, what can I do to best prevent this…whatever you call it…condition?
Don’t spend so long on the toilet. That’s about it.
Surely some dietary habits could best help prevent somewhat, right?
More fiber, water, and exercise
For those days you are extra plugged up