Modern Illnesses

10 illnesses brought on by our addiction to modern technology - Daily Record

If you're the sort of person who spends more time texting than talking, be warned - you could even be doing it in your sleep.

That's the claim from Australian sleep expert Dr David Cunnington, who says people leading busy lives are often unable to switch off at night and end up picking up their phone while still asleep and sending garbled text messages to colleagues, friends and relatives.

Those sending the texts have no recollection of doing so, but have been advised by Dr Cunnington that they need to lower their stress levels and make sure they get a good night's sleep.

But it's not the only illness which can be linked to modern technology.