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Digital Wellbeing Protocol

AAdequate EvidenceLow commitment8 steps · 2 supplements · 6 habits

What this protocol does

Evidence-based interventions to reduce the negative health effects of screen time, sedentary desk work, and social media. Targets sleep disruption, eye strain, posture, mental health, and physical inactivity from modern digital lifestyles.

Expected outcomes

Outcome estimates are derived from published research and represent population-level associations, not guaranteed individual results. Consult a healthcare professional before making decisions based on these estimates.

Protocol steps

Movement breakshabitAAdequate Evidence

Every 30-60 minutes of sitting · 2-5 min

Breaks up prolonged sitting -- reduces all-cause mortality risk independent of exercise habits

UnknownhabitAAdequate Evidence

Every 20 minutes of screen work · 20 seconds

Reduces digital eye strain and dry eyes by relaxing the ciliary muscle

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Magnesium Glycinate

300mg

Lutein

10-20mg

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Who it's for

Knowledge workers, students, and anyone spending 6+ hours per day on screens or at a desk.

Expected timeline

Sleep and mood improvements within 1-2 weeks. Posture and eye strain relief within days.

Expected outcomes

Ergonomic posture routinehabitBBuilding Evidence

Every 30 minutes at desk · 2 min

Prevents desk-related neck pain, back pain, and tension headaches

Social media time limitshabitAAdequate Evidence

Daily

Heavy social media use (>2h/day) linked to increased anxiety and depression in meta-analyses

UnknownhabitAAdequate Evidence

First 30-60 min after waking

Preserves natural cortisol awakening response -- reactive phone checking spikes stress hormones

UnknownhabitAAdequate Evidence

1-2 hours before bed

Screen light suppresses melatonin and stimulating content raises cortisol, both delaying sleep

Magnesium GlycinatesupplementAAdequate Evidence

Evening · 300mg

Counteracts stress and muscle tension from prolonged desk work -- supports sleep quality

LuteinsupplementSStrong Evidence

With meal · 10-20mg

Filters blue light in the retina -- protects against digital eye strain and macular damage