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Event Date(s): 06/18/2013 | Event Location(s): New York | Description: Insert graphic of Health magazine. Health magazine contributor Dr. Roshini Raj asks Roker, Morales and Geist “When using your smartphone, what position should you hold it? A. Down by navel, B. Chest-High, C. Right in Front of Your Face. Morales displays card “C”. Geist displays “A”. Roker displays “B”. Raj notes the answer is “B”. Raj explains if the smartphone is held to low or too high it can cause neck strain. Raj asks “What can result from overuse of handheld devices? A. Arthritis, B. Tendinitis, C. All of the above. Morales, Roker and Geist display the “C” card. Raj notes people can develop arthritis and tendinitis and describes what tendinitis is. Raj asks “What’s a safe volume to listen to your earphones? A. Full volume, B. 50% Up, C. 80% Up. Roker and Morales display the “B” card. Geist displays “C” card. Raj notes the answer is B, says hearing specialist are seeing younger people with hearing loss and says 50 percent is a good rule of thumb and says the bigger headphones are better. Raj asks “How often should you look away from your computer to prevent vision problems? A. Every 20 minutes, B. Every 30 minutes, C. Every 40 minutes. Roker, Morales and Geist display the “A” card. Raj notes the answer is A and explains what computer vision syndrome is.