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Seven health conditions that show why using your phone on the toilet is a bad idea

By Adam Taylor, Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University

It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while “taking care of business”, but research shows that prolonged toilet time can increase the risk of several health problems. Here are the main ones.

1. Haemorrhoids

A recent study found that smartphone use while doing a number two is linked to a 46% increased risk of developing haemorrhoids. A healthy toilet trip should only last two…

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