Most of us have dialed into the smartphone lifestyle, meaning we can’t help but reach for the phone in our pocket when we get a text or an email. While smartphones have made our lives easier in many ways and connected us more than ever before, there are some risks involved in being glued to […]
In today’s modern society, thanks to the internet, social media and texting, people are more connected now than at any other time in history. However, people are also lonelier and more isolated in their non-virtual lives, according to social psychologist, Sherry Turkle. Instead of interacting in person and in real time, many people have turned […]
There’s good news for fans of the classic video game Tetris: according to a new study, the game can help reduce one’s cravings for food, drugs, sex and sleep. The study, which was led by Professor Jackie Andrade of Plymouth University, involved 31 undergraduate students between the ages of 18 and 27. About half of […]
Everyone has a friend or family member that, for the life of them, just can’t seem to put that smartphone away. It can be intensely frustrating at important social events, but according to a new study it may actually be a sign that someone is dealing with depression. The study, which was led by David […]
Smartphones make our lives easier, but are they causing you to pack on the pounds? With today’s technology, we can connect, share, and network like never before. Everything is suddenly easier with a smartphone—leading to a more sedentary life, which can easily lead to weight gain. Here are ten ways your smartphone is actually driving […]
In the past, a number of studies have suggested that video games can improve neurological functionality, thereby helping stave off conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. But now a new study shows that playing video games can actually increase one’s risk of developing neurological and psychiatric disorders. The study, which was conducted by University of Montreal researchers, […]
Do you use your MP3 player for more than one hour each day? Then the United Nations’ World Health Organization (WHO) thinks you should be cutting your usage back. A new report from WHO finds that listening to a personal audio player for more than one hour each day can lead to permanent hearing loss. […]
Wouldn’t it be nice if using a smartphone made you smarter? Unfortunately, a new study has revealed that spending lots of time scrolling through emails, instant messages, and games won’t hike your IQ — even if using a smartphone does have a visible impact on your brain. The study, which was carried out by researchers […]
Aside from the threat of Ebola, Enterovirus D68 sweeping through schools, swine flu proliferating livestock, and a surge of this winter’s unique influenza strain—another condition is sweeping the (first) world’s population at large: cyberchondria. According to mental health experts at Baylor University, cyberchondria characterizes folks who rely solely on the Internet for self-diagnosis and rather […]
How much exposure to radiofrequency airwaves emitted by cellphones is dangerous? Unfortunately, no one really knows — which is why one expert panel is insisting that a new study examining the potential health risks of exposure to these airwaves be aggressively pursued. In a report released on Tuesday, the Royal Society of Canada — a […]