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Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Set Boundaries With Your Smartphone

Excessive smartphone use is widespread, harms mental and physical health, disrupts sleep, and can be reduced by leaving phones elsewhere and practicing mindfulness.
Medicine
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scrolling on phone on the toilet increases risk of haemorrhoids by 46%

Using a smartphone while sitting on the toilet is associated with longer sitting times and a higher risk of haemorrhoids.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Toyoake: The Japanese city that wants to limit cell phone use to two hours a day

Toyoake proposes a nonbinding guideline urging residents to limit non-work smartphone use to two hours daily and set evening curfews for students.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I've Been Solo Traveling for 15 Years, and These 9 Safety Devices Provide Peace of Mind

Balancing smartphone usage with awareness is crucial for solo travelers' safety.
#mental-health
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK news

Put down your smartphones if you want to help your children, ESRI tells parents

Irish children's mental health is negatively affected by smartphone overuse, necessitating parenting support and government action.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Digital life

When Cell Phones Replace People

Excessive smartphone use worsens depression and anxiety, creating a harmful cycle.
Physical presence does not equate to meaningful connection due to distractions.
Creating phone-free zones can help restore genuine human connections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I know judging other parents is wrong. But when it comes to giving kids smartphones, I'm a lost cause | Polly Hudson

I have a box at the front door they put their phones and iPads in the box and it stays in my bedroom.
Parenting
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How to Use Your Device Without Ruining Your Date

Communication skills help bridge the gap between smartphone usage and marital satisfaction.
Partners often view phubbing as uncouth rather than personal, impacting relationship dynamics.
Phubbing can reduce quality communication, threatening partners' sense of belonging.
Enhanced communication skills can improve marriage satisfaction, despite smartphone distractions.
fromBustle
4 months ago

These 3 Zodiac Signs Can't Help Scrolling On Their Phones Until 2 A.M.

Even though it's a healthy, expert-recommended habit, this scenario would be an absolute nightmare for the zodiac signs who like to stay up late on their phone.
Digital life
NYC parents
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Last year, an entire town's primary schools banned smartphones. This is what happened

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and community impact, particularly relating to smartphone usage among schoolchildren.
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