There are plenty of wild trends and challenges that parents need to be aware of. Let’s take a look at 12 TikTok trends you should never try plus a few tips on how parents can protect their children from the internet.
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Virtual health care was adopted more widely during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many people accessing health-care providers remotely. However, easy and convenient access to technology means some people may choose to bypass health care and consult Dr. Google directly, with online self-diagnosis. Here is a common scenario: picture someone sitting at home, when suddenly their […]
Do you ever feel like the light of your computer screen is burrowing into your eyes and making your head pulse? Or feel dizzy or nauseous after looking at your phone? While you might think these sensations are just eye strain or fatigue from looking at your screen for too long, they’re actually symptoms of […]
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Take a second to think about how much different your life would be if you had never heard of social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Now, imagine a life without a smartphone that can tell you everything from your location in the world to the latest stock updates to the latest information about […]
With so much emphasis placed on detoxing your body (which is not really a thing), how about focusing more on getting less of the screens in front of you all day? Research has shown that constantly being plugged in to our devices can have negative mental and physical effects, but yet we continue to do […]
Sure, technology has been an ally in many ways in the medical world – for example, more advanced imaging and diagnostics are saving lives by catching problems earlier, and looking up symptoms and finding home remedies is easier than ever thanks to sites like this one. However, technology can be a boon to the health […]
There’s no denying the outrageous popularity of Pokemon Go. A franchise that seemed to have quieted down since its heyday in the 1990s has been revived by a seemingly simple mobile game that encourages players to leave the couch behind, taking them through city streets and alleyways and across country fields. That the game is […]
We can’t seem to live without it these days, and our worst fear seems to be ending up in a place that doesn’t support wireless connections. However, at the same time, it seems any concerns associated with Wi-Fi use have disappeared into thin air. Several sources cite studies that show home or business wireless routers […]
In today’s world, it’s almost impossible to avoid computers, tablets and smartphones–unless of course you move off the grid and live out a Swiss Family Robinson type of existence. But let’s be more realistic. While kids will inevitably learn how to use all of the newest gadgets (faster than you will), there are some benefits […]
It’s a new year and that means all kinds of new resolutions about how to be happier, healthier, and more productive in 2016. But not all new years resolutions are about losing weight or doing better at work. In fact, some are about taking more time to enjoy the simple things in life. If that […]