All posts tagged "technology"
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103NewsMakersTo make a good impression, leave cell phone alone during work meetings
To get on the good side of a new boss, colleague or acquaintance in a business meeting, leave your cell phone stashed...
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94NewsMakersEditing selfies is counter productive – study
Girls and young women shouldn't spend a lot of time editing selfies for social media because it negatively influences their thoughts about...
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121NewsMakersChildren don’t know how to get proper nutrition information online
A lack of digital health literacy can lead children to misinterpret portions, adopt recommendations intended for adults, or take guidance from noncredible...
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246NewsMakersWashing hands is important, but so is cleaning devices used in retail
With so many people touching devices like the point-of-sale equipment in stores, proper cleaning and disinfection of surfaces need to be observed.
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136NewsMakersWhen parents should worry about teen girls’ selfies
When adolescent girls spend too much time agonizing over which photo of themselves to post, or rely heavily on editing apps to...
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230NewsMakersUsing technology during mealtimes may decrease food intake, study finds
Being distracted by technology during mealtimes may decrease the amount of food a person eats, nutrition scientists suggest in a new study.
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252NewsMakersSocMed users ‘copy’ friends’ eating habits
Social media users are more likely to eat fruit and veg - or snack on junk food - if they think their...
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601NewsMakersDo violent video games affect kids’ behavior with real guns?
Children exposed to violent versions of the video game were more likely to engage in the dangerous behavior of pulling the trigger...
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664FitnessSelf-assessing back pain by app just as effective as traditional methods
Back pain is the number one cause of disability globally, affecting up to 84% of people at some point in their lives.
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751NewsMakersFinancial inclusion helps families recover from Marawi crisis
The FIRM project aims to help IDPs from Marawi to meet their basic needs by restoring livelihoods and ensuring access to safe,...
