Smartphone

Mobile use can make your kid less creative and more analytical

According to a new study, pre-schoolers who frequently use a smartphone may grow up to be less artistic or social. Read on to know more.
Here are 4 very good reasons why you must not take your smartphone with you to the loo

Do you carry your smartphone everywhere, even to the loo? Read on to know some of the serious repercussions this habit can have on your health.
Scientists develop portable smartphone platform for rapid Covid-19 testing: Report

Scientists have developed a portable saliva-based smartphone platform for rapid Covid-19 testing that they claim can provide results within 15 minutes.
Worried about your kids’ excessive phone use? It may not affect their mental health

Reducing general screen time will not make people happier. Instead people should address their worries and fears about smartphone usage, say reaserchers.
Could 'text neck' be causing headaches? Here’s how to fix it

Text neck is a result of spending too much time looking at your handheld device. Here is how you can fix a tech neck and get rid of neck pain.
Excessive use of mobile phones during lockdown may cause digital amnesia

Students are spending too much time on mobile phones during the lockdown, according to a new study. Beware of the possible health effects of excessive use of smartphones.
Early-life screen time reduces physical activity in later childhood

Researchers have found that children who spend more time looking at tablets or television screens as infants are likely to be less physically active as they enter school age.
Smartphones may help you take medicine on time

The smartphone is now frequently blamed for a lot of health problems, but it appears that the device may also have a positive impact on heart patients.
Using smartphone in loo may give you piles : Research

According to health expects, time with phone while sitting in the toilet leads to more straining and descent in lower rectal mucosa. Read on to know more.
Of smartphones, addiction and depression: Should you worry?

How much screen time is too much? Not restricted to teenagers, smartphone addiction has spread its wings amongst adults too. But is this obsession something to be scared of? Unfortunately, the answer is yes, researchers believe.
Stay away from your smartphone, keep obesity at bay

A recent study says that being on a smartphone for more than 5 hours a day can make you obese. Therefore, we tell you everything about obesity and how you can prevent it.
Can smartphone app reduce migraine?

Results of a study published in the journal Nature Digital Medicine, suggest that accessible smartphone technologies can effectively teach patients lifelong skills needed to manage their migraine.
Use your smartphone to monitor your health better

You can use your smartphone to diagnose various health conditions, thanks to the tracking apps that are available now. Here is a list of diagnostic apps that can prove to be your best health buddy.
Limiting phone use can reverse sleep problems in a week

According to a study presented at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, exposure to too much evening blue light emitted from devices can affect the brain's clock and the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, resulting in disrupted sleep time and quality.
Smartphones to aid disease diagnoses in remote areas, says study

Smartphones could also help people to test themselves and get results making it easier for them to look after their health, particularly in rural areas where clinics are far away, said the study.
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Aching thumb? It could be thumb arthritis

If you are constantly using a smartphone, it is very likely that you will suffer from thumb arthritis or smartphone thumb. Follow a few tips to prevent thumb arthritis.
5 reasons why your phone will leave you single

You may be texting a little too much? Or maybe not texting at all. And many more ways that can help you get dumped by your better half.
Excessive use of digital media tied to ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviours.
Do you go to bed with your smartphone? Here is how it can help you sleep better

Did you know just changing some settings on your smartphone can help you sleep better?