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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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