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We all sit back and enjoy the efficiency at which nerds operate various devices and the knowledge they possess of the latest releases. However, have we ever wondered about the health risks that these gadgets pose? You will notice that most nerd gadgets include a monitor and have to be operated using the arms and fingers; let’s see the health implications of these gadgets:

• Strained muscles and tendons: Most nerds will spend most of their time typing on the keyboard and that causes abnormal pressure on their arms and fingers causing stress injuries. Even with ordinary gadgets such as smart phones, the user has to adopt unnatural postures leading to spinal issues.
• They come at a price: Quality nerd gadgets come at a price. For nerds, their loves for gadgets blinds them from buying essential devices and always rush to experiment with the newest gadgets in the market.
• Addiction: Nerd gadgets are addictive and they lead to a sharp decline in human skills. As such, we are having a generation that is more interactive with technology than humans and one that relies on technology to solve all her problems.

It is sad to note the harmful side effects of nerd gadgets but that doesn’t mean they are irreversible; we just have to use them with moderation.