Health
Don't take your smartphone to bed if you want a good night's sleep
It's bad enough that your kids can't tear themselves from their smartphone screen during daylight hours. (You know that describes you, too.)
May 30, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Internet addiction and quality of life: The role of neuroticism
Quality of life is an ancient concept dating back to at least Aristotle, although the philosopher equated a good life or doing tasks well with happiness, rather than what we refer to today as quality of life. There is much ...
Apr 30, 2020
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Neuroscience
Brain scans reveal 'gray matter' differences in media multitaskers
Simultaneously using mobile phones, laptops and other media devices could be changing the structure of our brains, according to new University of Sussex research.
Sep 24, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Preschoolers' extensive electronic media use linked to emotional/behavioural issues
Preschoolers' extensive use of electronic media, including game consoles, mobile phones, and tablets, is linked to a heightened risk of emotional and behavioral problems by the age of 5, finds research published in the online ...
Mar 17, 2021
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Health
Mobile phone data help track populations during disasters
Mobile phone positioning data can be used to monitor population movements during disasters and outbreaks, according to a study published in this week's PLoS Medicine. The study, conducted by Linus Bengtsson and colleagues ...
Aug 30, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Debunking 13 common cancer myths
Cancer myths irritate me. Not only because they fly in the face of scientific research, but also because they prey upon people who are just trying to do their best to live a healthy life.
Nov 7, 2019
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Pediatrics
Sexting in teens linked to more sexual activity, low self-esteem
Relatively few teens say they have engaged in sexting, or the sharing of nude or nearly nude photos via mobile phone or the Internet, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Oct 8, 2014
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Health
Study finds widening gap between distracted driving and legislation
Cell phone distractions account for more than 300,000 car crashes each year. As a result, most states have put laws in place to limit or prohibit the use of things like cell phones and PDAs while driving. But a new study ...
May 24, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Smart phone not a smart choice when facing depression
Depressed people who turn to their smart phones for relief may only be making things worse.
Aug 25, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Stressful day? Stress can predict decreases in social interaction, says study
When you're stressed, do you ever feel like you just don't want to be around other people? According to a Dartmouth study, greater levels of stress on a given day were found to be predictive of decreases in social interaction ...
Oct 5, 2021
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