Technology And Its Impact On Health | Andrew Weil, M.D. https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/technology/ Official Website of Andrew Weil, M.D. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:56:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 A Pendant To Protect Your Health? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/technology/a-pendant-to-protect-your-health/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/technology-health/a-pendant-to-protect-your-health/ The post A Pendant To Protect Your Health? appeared first on DrWeil.com.

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Addicted To The Internet? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/addiction/addicted-to-the-internet/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/addiction/addicted-to-the-internet/ The post Addicted To The Internet? appeared first on DrWeil.com.

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Another Cell Phone Scare? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/technology/another-cell-phone-scare/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/technology-health/another-cell-phone-scare/ The post Another Cell Phone Scare? appeared first on DrWeil.com.

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Are Cell Phones Hazardous To Health? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/technology/are-cell-phones-hazardous-to-health/ Fri, 28 Jul 2006 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/eyes-ears/are-cell-phones-hazardous-to-health/ The post Are Cell Phones Hazardous To Health? appeared first on DrWeil.com.

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Are Facebook and Twitter Healthy? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/technology/are-facebook-and-twitter-healthy/ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/technology-health/are-facebook-and-twitter-healthy/ I've started to use social media and I enjoy it, but I am spending more and more time on it - perhaps more than I should. What's your view? Is there a downside?

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Are Full Body Scans Dangerous? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/technology/are-full-body-scans-dangerous/ Thu, 13 Jan 2005 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/technology-health/are-full-body-scans-dangerous/ I�m scheduled to get a full body scan, but I just heard that the radiation involved is too high. Should I cancel?

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Are Noise-Cancelling Headphones Safe? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/ears-nose-throat/are-noise-cancelling-headphones-safe/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:01:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/eyes-ears/are-noise-cancelling-headphones-safe/ Unlike cell phones, noise-cancelling headphones do not emit low level radiation, so they do not pose any of the potential hazards that you may worry about with those devices.

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Are Personal Tracking Devices Dangerous? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/technology/are-personal-tracking-devices-dangerous/ Fri, 24 Jul 2015 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/technology-health/are-personal-tracking-devices-dangerous/ What do you advise about wearing electronic devices that track your steps, calorie intake, heart rate and sleep? Do you think it is harmful to wear these devices? Do they emit dangerous signals?

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Avoid X-Rays? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/technology/avoid-x-rays/ Mon, 31 Oct 2016 07:01:37 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/?post_type=qa&p=113075 The post Avoid X-Rays? appeared first on DrWeil.com.

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Beware of Binaural Therapy? https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/technology/beware-of-binaural-therapy/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.drweil.com/technology-health/beware-of-binaural-therapy/ I recently bought a CD for sleep therapy. On the front of the label there's a warning stating that you should consult with your physician before using to ensure you do not have any condition or ailment that may respond negatively to the sonic effects (monaural or binaural beats) contained in the recording. What does this mean?

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