overuse

Summary: I refer to your news article Overuse of tissue leads UAE-based teen to invent a frugal dispenser (KT, July 11).

There is a need for telling our society about a fair use of cellphones, telling people that their overuse is harmful.

When athletes suddenly increase their miles or repetitions, the added pressure on the foot and ankles can lead to overuse injuries, explains surgeon David N.

The awful and tragic consequences of the "dark side" of opioid overuse have, however, become very plain and action to tackle them unavoidable.

After seeing the letters about the overuse of the word "amazing" (Your Voice, Feb 21 and 25), another such word is "absolutely".

It is widely acknowledged that overuse accounts for the majority of dance injuries.

Researchers at the University of Iowa showed that the high rates of overuse were mostly due to the extended use of antibiotics following the procedure.

Insurers blame the high cost of medical technology and the overuse and overprescribing of services as the major cost-driving factors, and caution that soaring hospital/inpatient and pharmacy costs will become significant factors over the next five years.

Apparently, college students are being "frightened" by their professor's use of capital letters and their overuse of words like "Do" and "Don't".

She describes how to recognize ineffective behaviors that may be connected to "superpowers," or overused strengths (those who are results-driven, problem-finder, intellectually curious, empathic, visionary, highly analytic, humble, precise, a great listener, and calm under pressure), their unintended negative attributes, and when their overuse may cause problems, as well as how to identify the adversity that developed the superpowers, why specific individuals or situations trigger their overuse, and how challenge the beliefs that fuel their overuse, to change their behavior and image.