Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business, puts the blame squarely on our devices. In his new book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” he argues that the constant access to social media that phones have given us has … Read more
Fitness trackers, which help monitor sleep quality, heart rate, and other biological metrics, are a popular way to help Americans improve their health and well-being. There are many types of trackers on the market, including those from well-known brands like Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, and Oura. While these devices are becoming more popular and have legitimate … Read more
Why banning smartphones is good for mental health A campus that banned smartphones made its students happier. Why? Because phones are like any other addictive substance, says Anna Lembke, author of “Dopamine Nation”: “Over time, our brains will adapt” and put us “in a state of dopamine deficiency… similar to clinical depression.” or to an … Read more
Online activities like gaming, social media, and video calls have unique “nutritional” values that will influence our mood, focus, and energy levels. This is how to optimize yours Mind 17 October 2022 By carissa wong Lisa Shehan The year is 2032 and you are on the verge of a revolution. You have just received a … Read more
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Children’s fitness and activity levels have declined around the world. Photo / 123RF Children today are less fit than previous generations, which will serve them no purpose as adults in a warmer world. By Nicky Pellegrino The heat wave that has persisted throughout the European summer has exacted a price on people’s health. Extreme heat … Read more