All posts tagged "technology"
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104NewsMakersStudy finds ‘nomophobia’ is associated with poor sleep health in college students
A new study found that the fear of being out of mobile phone contact -- "nomophobia" -- is extremely common among college...
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Can’t be away from your phone? Study finds link to higher levels of obsession-compulsion
Feelings of panic when a person is away from their smartphone could be connected to general feelings of inadequacy and inferiority.
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166NewsMakersOur itch to share helps spread COVID-19 misinformation
The bad news is that when people are consuming news on social media, their inclination to share that news with others interferes...
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237NewsMakersTo 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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171NewsMakersEditing 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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197NewsMakersChildren 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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352NewsMakersWashing 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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210NewsMakersWhen 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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303NewsMakersUsing 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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328NewsMakersSocMed 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...
