Does my internet speed affect my health? There's no direct connection between receiving data quickly on our devices and our health. Bytes don't have any calories, nor do they spread diseases.
However, research shows that longer screen time associated with high internet speeds may increase sedentary behaviour and disrupt sleep, both of which can damage our health.
The closest link found between internet speed and health came from Australian researchers, who found that there was a correlation between having high-speed internet and being obese, particularly among young males.
Consume everything in moderation, including those tasty bytes.
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