The number of 18- to 26-year-old students who report suffering from anxiety disorder has doubled since 2008, perhaps as a result of rising financial stress and increased time spent on digital devices, according to preliminary ...
Apr 19, 2019
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Researchers at the University of Oxford have performed the most definitive study to date on the relationship between technology use and adolescent mental health, examining data from over 300,000 teenagers and parents in the ...
Jan 14, 2019
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Are you concerned about the time your child spends on digital devices? If so, you're hardly alone. Many parents and caregivers worry that screen time is taking over their child's day (and night), crowding out other activities ...
Apr 22, 2024
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A free smartphone app, Drink Less, can help people who would benefit most from reducing their alcohol consumption to do so successfully, according to a large randomized controlled trial led by UCL researchers and involving ...
Mar 25, 2024
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For millions of people, smartwatches aren't just a piece of technology. They can use them to take control of their health in ways never thought possible.
Feb 26, 2024
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Brian Suffoletto, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine, views interactions with patients in the Emergency Department as valuable opportunities to identify specific risks and then facilitate positive behavior changes ...
Dec 18, 2023
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It's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention, both among adults and young people. This can be illustrated with three different, but very common scenarios:
Nov 30, 2023
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A new review titled "Parental technoference and adolescents' mental health and violent behaviour: a scoping review" carried out by Bangor University and Public Health Wales and published in the journal BMC Public Health has ...
Nov 20, 2023
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With long waiting lists, significant journey times, an ever-shrinking number of doctor's practices and the aging population, medical care services in sparsely populated regions are under mounting pressure. As part of its ...
Nov 2, 2023
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Insomnia is not just a personal issue that affects an individual's health and well-being. It's a public health issue, affecting public safety. It's a socioeconomic issue, as poorer sleep is linked to a lower education and ...
Oct 27, 2023
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