Time for an office space makeover — and your body will thank you. With more and more people returning to the office, we may want to give our cubicles and desk spaces a second look, as they could be destroying our well-being. However, swapping a few key items could bring a host of long-term health … Read more
A new report has found that nine in 10 parents argue with their kids over technology use — half said the topic comes up at least weekly. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of kids aged 8 to 17 revealed a large majority of kids (87%) said they’ve gotten into arguments about technology use with … Read more
Talk about doomscrolling. You’ve probably heard that screen time can mess with your sleep — but it turns out, it can mess with a lot more than beauty rest. Looking at your phone or laptop may also affect your physical health, possibly contributing to obesity, diabetes and cancer, some research suggests. Looking at phone or … Read more
Are mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa “too online”? A new survey looked at how older Americans are using screens and technology — and it turns out their habits may not be so different from their younger relatives. Commissioned by Centrum Silver, a multivitamin supplement for cognitive support, the research set out to learn more about … Read more
Are you in a terrible glare-ationship with your phone or laptop? Computer vision syndrome, also known as digital eye strain, is a cluster of eye and vision-related problems that stem from staring at screens all day, every day. Some 60% to 65% of Americans are believed to experience symptoms. There are several ways to alleviate … Read more
Mind over mattress? It’s no secret that most Americans don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of nightly sleep. Persistent stress, pressure-cooker schedules, 24/7 digital connectivity and “hustle culture” significantly contribute to insomnia. There are several ways to address sleep deprivation — you could reconsider your sleep position, for one, and avoid heavy meals … Read more
Gothamites go the distance — especially on their devices, per new data on the US hotspots that rack up the most scrolling mileage every 365 days. “New York [has] an average daily screen time of 6 hours and 12 minutes, and annually scrolls 81.14 miles,” researchers for Toll Free Forwarding, a virtual phone system, told The Post. … Read more
On average, children spend a staggering seven to eight hours per day on screens, and one expert is warning that we’re not seeing the full picture of these devastating devices. “Screen time has become the new pandemic and it’s ruining all of our eyes and brains,” Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, board-certified optometrist, tells The Post. He … Read more
Feel like you can’t focus? Like you’ll never finish a book again? Like the only way to keep your mind and hands busy is to scroll on social media for hours? You’re far from alone. One body of decades-long research found the average person’s attention span for a single screen is 47 seconds, down from 2.5 minutes in 2004. … Read more
Kids can’t “Just Say No” to the high of WiFi. The bewitching buzz of being online — be it via an iPad, cellphone or computer — is like a narcotic to Gen Alpha kiddos. Now, parents fear their perennially online offspring are devolved into digital drug addicts due to the prevalence of modern technology, per … Read more
Parents spend approximately 96 hours fighting with their kids over screen time every year. This staggering statistic means hundreds of fights between parents and children are induced by modern technology. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of children in kindergarten through fifth grade, which aimed to investigate how screens can impact child-parent … Read more
We all likely know an iPad kid… but this? This is a whole iPad family. A mom has sparked controversy online after revealing the staggering number of screens in her household. Bailey Daugh shared her haul on TikTok, and it’s likely enough to launch a small tech startup. Or at least lose a charger daily. iPads for everyone! “We are a family of … Read more
Whether it’s dating apps, doom-scrolling, delayed rites of passage, lofty living expenses or straying from pro-family values, Americans are having fewer babies – and they’re not the only ones falling victim to the trend. Could phones be to blame? A recent Vox article proposed the idea in contrast with more politically-charged theories, like the one taking aim … Read more
Gen Z consumes more content than any other generation, according to recent research. The study of 2,000 nationally representative Americans revealed that Gen Z respondents consume close to seven hours of media and content every day (6.6). The youngest generation was also the most likely age group to say they watch 15 hours of content … Read more
Tired? You’re not alone. Over a third of adults fail to get the recommended amount of sleep each night. Sufficient sleep is essential for good health, as lack of shut-eye has been linked to a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, cognitive decline/dementia, poor immunity, mood changes like depression and anxiety, and other chronic health problems. Exerts call … Read more
We live in an increasingly screen-filled world, and while most Americans report serious screen fatigue, our modern work and lifestyle habits make bathing in blue light nearly impossible to avoid. In a particularly bleak statistic, researchers surmise the average U.S. adult will spend the equivalent of 44 years of their life staring at screens. A … Read more
There should be no phoning it in as a parent. Screen-addicted moms and dads are ruining their kids’ language development skills by typing, texting, tweeting and TikTokking, new data warns. “Parental techno-reference — regular disruption of face-to-face interactions between parents and children due to the use of a screen device — has an impact on child mental … Read more
There’s a tyke-nology problem. It’s no secret that too much screen time can negatively impact developing minds. However, now Swedish health officials say that toddlers should be banned from using digital media and TV completely, claiming it can lead to poor sleep, mental health issues and other problems. The country’s Public Health Agency specifically recommended … Read more
Less screen time means less bad behavior. In as little as two weeks, parents could see significant improvements in their child’s mental health and behavior by reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours weekly, according to a new published in JAMA Network Open. Reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours per … Read more
As Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers reach a deal on legislation that would regulate how content appears on kids’ social media feeds, mental health experts are sharing ways parents can set boundaries for their children to safely use apps such as TikTok and X. “I think it’s important to start talking about social media … Read more