How dependent are you on technology? Measure your Virtual Weight Index.

For obesity, the most common and controversial measure is the Body Mass Index (BMI). But what about all those gadgets and Web sites and services — how are they weighing on your mind? The Virtual Weight Index helps you figure that out:

For every non-landline phone you own, add 3 points.

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For every social network you use, add 4 points.

For every laptop you own, add 1 point.

For every tablet computer you own, add 2 points.

For every e-reader you have, add 1 point.

For every e-mail account you use, add 2 points.

For every cellphone texting service you use, add 5 points.

For every online role-playing login you use, add 5 points.

For every desktop computer you own, add 1 point.

For every digital camera you own, add 1 point.

For every additional gadget you own that is not listed here but needs a charger, add 1 point.

For every blog you write or comment on, add 2 points.

A low VWI (25 or less) means that a digital diet could help reduce some stress. A mid-range score (26-35) means that a digital diet could help you stay better organized and slightly more sane. A high VWI (above 35) means that changing your technology usage could truly be life-altering.

— Daniel Sieberg