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How Technology Affects The Brain

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As the world grows more technologically advanced, it seems that the pressures of the day are increasing instead of decreasing. Instead of freeing up our time for enjoyment, we seem to cram more responsibilities into the time that has been freed up by technology. Technology has increased productivity, and increased productivity has required more from us. Effects of Negative Emotions on the Brain This increased productivity puts a strain on your mental faculties. Your brain is like a muscle. When you over-exert a muscle, you strain it, and it doesn’t function properly. When you over exert the brain, it loses control over the functions of your body. Stress, anxiety, and frustration worsen the situation. You lose the ability to cope, to function,

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