CHICAGO — Stop taking your phone with you to the toilet. Especially when you’re going number two.

You think it’ll entertain you. You think it’ll help you pass the time. But guess what? It will also prolong your “visit.”

Gastroenterologists say: scrolling on social media will distract you from getting “the job done.” and that could cause serious strain and pressure and even hemorrhoids.

The WGN Morning News anchors also discuss smartphone wristlets, birds sleeping and old time dating rules.

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