Screen time, which is the amount of time a person spends staring at a screen, whether it be on a computer, smartphone, television, or a game console, has been the topic of numerous studies that investigate its power on mental health. While screens are commonly used for education and spending free time in front of […]
Online experiences have dramatically changed the way we interact with others, both positively and negatively. Technology has made it possible for people to connect all around the world, regardless of their physical location. This has expanded the potential for connections and relationships that may not have been possible without the internet. Before social media, our […]
Life has been simpler, thanks to the Internet. It has improved access to information and facilitated interactions with people all over the world. It has, however, also resulted in many individuals spending an excessive amount of time in front of their computers, to the point where it has taken on a central role in their […]
In today’s fast-paced world, our smartphones have become ubiquitous. We use them for communication, entertainment, navigation, and even as a tool for our daily work and personal tasks. However, as convenient as these devices may be, our constant usage of them can also have negative effects on our sleep. The National Sleep Foundation’s 2011 “Sleep […]
We all know how convenient smartphones are. They make it simple to do important things, like monitor the weather and look up complex food recipes. It helps you connect with tons of friends, keep up with breaking news around the world, or simply see what your favourite celebrity had for lunch. However, they present more […]
Our era is becoming more and more mobile and connected – it has become our window into the world’s accelerating pace. Mobile phones have evolved from a tool primarily used to make calls and send text messages, to indispensable devices that have become our portable computers, banking and shopping assistant, personal physician, news source and […]
Over 4.48 billion people around the world are using social media today, so it’s not farfetched to say that social media has become an integral part of our lives. However, with its ever-growing presence also comes its many pitfalls. Among those social media users, over 210 million people worldwide (about 4.69%) have been estimated to […]
In the digital age, smartphones are an essential part of our lives. But for many of us, our phones can become a source of addiction and distraction. With the ever-increasing presence of technology in our lives, it can be hard to resist the temptation to constantly be on our phones Smartphone addiction has therefore become […]
It’s almost impossible to imagine life without smartphones. We can all relate to being glued to our phones. We could be mindlessly scrolling through social media feeds or playing our favourite mobile game. From the way we communicate, to how we consume information, media and entertainment, our lives have been shaped by technology in a big […]
With the ever-evolving technology of today, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for parents to decide when and how to introduce their children to smartphones. For most kids, smartphones have become a part of everyday life. But is the introduction of smartphones early, causing mental health problems in children? Recent studies suggest that the use of smartphones may […]
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