{"id":1421,"date":"2015-02-14T13:57:55","date_gmt":"2015-02-14T11:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=1421"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:33:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:33:25","slug":"ways-smartphone-wreck-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2015\/02\/ways-smartphone-wreck-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways Smartphone Wreck Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cellular phones or cellphones are now an essential part of living. Without our mobile phones,\u00a0it’s pretty difficult to function normally.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we have grown more and more attached to and dependent on our mobiles, it is imperative to be aware of how it could affect our health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click the link below to \u00a0know more about the dangers of using smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/ss\/slideshow-smart-phone-health-problems<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is an “over-the-counter drug<\/strong>“? “If the damage is done, simple rest, a heating pad, and over-the-counter drugs<\/strong> for pain and stiffness should help.<\/em>” Use this term in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “in plain view<\/strong>“? “Even if you don\u2019t look at it, just putting a phone in plain view<\/strong> when you talk to someone can get in the way of making a strong connection.<\/em>” Use this term in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is a “splint”? “A night splint<\/strong> to keep your arm straight may help, too.<\/em>” Use this term in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussing Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Which among the practices mentioned in the article are you guilty of?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are some things you do to avoid problems cause by using mobile phones?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are your thoughts on how much people use their phones? What about children?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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