Why mobile phones may hurt backs

People who chat on their mobile phone while walking could be hurting their back, according to a study conducted by Scientists at Australia's University of Queensland and reported by the BBC.

"They say the human body is designed to exhale when our feet touch the ground. This helps to protect the spine from sudden jolts.

However, talking and walking at the same time disrupts this breathing pattern, leaving the spine exposed".

emily | 8:52 AM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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