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Science-Backed Negative Effects of Technology on Mental Health

Post author:Life Advancer
Post published:April 30, 2020
Post category:Mental Health & Wellbeing Science & Technology
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The relationships between technology use and mental health have been a topic of many studies in psychology, sociology, anthropology, and medical science — especially since the mid-1990s, after the growth of the World Wide Web. Research into the negative effects of technology on mental health has explored "overuse" phenomena, commonly known as "digital addictions", or "digital dependencies". These phenomena manifest differently in many societies and…

How to Reduce Your Phone Usage So It Doesn’t Take over Your Life

Post author:Valerie Soleil, B.A., LL.B.
Post published:September 11, 2017
Post category:Lifestyle Science & Technology
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It seems that it is time to make an effort to cut down our phone usage. Most Americans spend more than five hours a day staring at their smartphones. If you are clocking the recommended eight hours of rest each evening, that means that almost one-third of your 16 waking hours is consumed by phone usage. This marks a 20 percent increase in mobile phone…

7 Reasons Why an Old-Fashioned Relationship Is Happier Than a Modern One

Post author:Lauren Edwards-Fowle, M.Sc., B.Sc.
Post published:June 27, 2017
Post category:Relationships Relationships & Social Life
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Ever dreamed of an old-fashioned love? There are some good reasons why relationships were happier in the past than they are in the modern world. With modernity, has come many great things which make our life easier and more fun! We don’t have to wash our own dishes or figure out directions in advance anymore. However, as technology rises impressively...it seems that the…

6 Self-Care Activities to Brighten Your Day

Post author:Valerie Soleil, B.A., LL.B.
Post published:June 15, 2017
Post category:Fitness & Beauty Food and Nutrition Lifestyle
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There are some essential self-care activities that can significantly improve the quality of your life and make you feel better. Everyone’s schedule gets hectic from time to time. Sometimes it feels like you’re caught in a hamster wheel that you can’t get out of. Over time, stress builds and begins to wear on our bodies and minds. Follow these self-care activities to have…

Top 7 Free Android Apps That Can Make Your Life Easier

Post author:Valerie Soleil, B.A., LL.B.
Post published:April 24, 2017
Post category:Science & Technology
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If you’re looking for some top free Android apps for your phone that not only make your life easier, look no further. There are currently more than 2.2 million apps available for Android devices. That’s a lot of apps to choose from. What’s more, many of them are free. Below are some of the most popular and useful free Android apps: 1. Watch…

Solve Your Everyday Problems Easily with These Useful Mobile Apps and Gadgets

Post author:Valerie Soleil, B.A., LL.B.
Post published:April 21, 2017
Post category:Science & Technology
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Everyday problems such as losing your keys or getting caught in the rain without an umbrella can happen to anyone. Fortunately, there are tech tools for that. We are immersed in an age of technology. While not everyone can afford the latest smartphone or a virtual reality system, there are plenty of inexpensive gadgets and apps out there that you can use to…

Signs of Smartphone Addiction: Have You Become a Slave of Your Phone?

Post author:Egline J., B.A.
Post published:April 8, 2017
Post category:Lifestyle Mental Health & Wellbeing Science & Technology
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There is a new era contagious additions. A fingertip away. The SMARTPHONE addiction. It gradually prowls its way to anywhere and everywhere, not exclusive to the techno-savvy as per initial introduction. It weaves its way to become a key life necessity. And yes, not many can do without one. The first touches and you are hooked, for you can easily get hooked….for life.…

Achieve Your Best Life by Challenging Yourself with These 14 Tasks

Post author:Valerie Soleil, B.A., LL.B.
Post published:February 26, 2017
Post category:Personal Growth Self-Improvement
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Do you feel you’re falling into a routine lately? Do you need a push to escape it? Here is how you can achieve your best life by challenging yourself. They say that we should try one task that scares us every day, but can we really find enough scary things to try? Roller coasters seem like a great idea, but it can’t really be…

4 Useful Smartphone Features Everyone Should Explore

Post author:Valerie Soleil, B.A., LL.B.
Post published:November 22, 2016
Post category:Science & Technology
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Learning these smartphone features will allow you to take true advantage of your mobile device. When you get a new Android phone, you probably pop it out of the box and start using it right away: texting, watching videos and playing with your favorite apps. That's fine, but you should explore more of the features your phone has to offer. Don't be afraid of…

6 Hours of Sleep Is as Bad as No Sleep at All, Study Shows

Post author:Holly Walden
Post published:July 19, 2016
Post category:Health & Wellness Mental Health & Wellbeing
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A new study showed that a person taking 6 hours of sleep functions just as bad as someone who stayed awake. Studies over the years have all declared different figures for the optimum number of hours of sleep we should be getting every night. It’s often after a good solid eight hours of sleep we feel rested and rejuvenated. For some, six hours…