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Binge-watching and brain health don’t go together
Recent reporting examines emerging medical warnings linking excessive screen time and binge-watching to potential brain health risks.
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This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
A nine-dollar NFC key physically locks distracting smartphone apps to combat doomscrolling.
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Neurologists see these 8 brain health mistakes almost every day, and many people don't realise they're making them
Neurologists are warning against common brain health mistakes, with a specific emphasis on the critical role of deep sleep in preventing cognitive decline.
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Heavy TV Watching Systematically Shrinks Your Brain
Recent studies link heavy TV watching to smaller brain structures, prompting fresh investigations into passive screen time.
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Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests
A landmark study suggests that intentional screen time can damage the development of children under two years old.
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Infant Screen Exposure Linked to Lower Future Working Memory
6 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Parents are on devices during meals even more than their kids. Here’s how to rethink family dinner
8 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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‘Toy Story 5’ Review: Joan Cusack’s Cowgirl Jessie Takes the Lead to Impart a Sweet Lesson About the Rewards of Physical Play Over Screen Time
10 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.