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Digital Environmental Factor

Meaning

Any component of the human-made digital landscape, including screen-emitted light, information overload, and the timing of digital engagement, that exerts a measurable physiological or psychological influence on the body’s internal systems. This factor is a modern environmental exposure that acts as a non-native input to our biological clocks and stress response systems. The pervasive nature of digital technology necessitates understanding its impact on hormonal and metabolic health.