Just 5 extra minutes of scrolling on the toilet can raise the risk of this disease by 46%, new study warns
Bathroom scrolling is linked to a 46% higher risk of painful hemorrhoids, a Boston study reveals. Prolonged toilet time, fueled by smartphone distractions, increases pressure on rectal veins. Beyond physical strain, phones can harbor fecal bacteria, posing infection risks. Experts advise keeping bathroom visits under 10 minutes and making it a phone-free zone.
Bathroom scrolling is linked to a 46% higher risk of painful hemorrhoids, a Boston study reveals. Prolonged toilet time, fueled by smartphone distractions, increases pressure on rectal veins. Beyond physical strain, phones can harbor fecal bacteria, posing infection risks. Experts advise keeping bathroom visits under 10 minutes and making it a phone-free zone.
