Tag: Digital Wellness
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Mobile Health Alert: QNET Nigeria Chief Warns Against Excessive Phone Use Amid 5G Rollout
Introduction: A Health Watch Amid a Tech Shift Nigerians are being urged to monitor their smartphone usage as telecom providers roll out Fifth Generation (5G) networks across the country. The call comes from a leading industry voice, the QNET Nigeria chief, who highlights potential health concerns associated with extensive use of telephone devices and screens…
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Can Teens Thrive Without Social Media? Trials Ahead of New Laws
Introduction: A Generational Experiment on the Horizon As lawmakers prepare to roll out new restrictions on social media access for teenagers, a real-world experiment is taking shape: what happens when adolescents log off and stay off, even if only temporarily? The debate has grown beyond tech enthusiasts and policymakers, reaching families, educators, and researchers who…
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How Social Media Can Cause Stress in Real Life
Introduction: The Real-Life Toll of Virtual Feeds Social media has woven itself into the fabric of daily life, with billions of users sharing moments, ideas, and opinions at the tap of a screen. While these platforms can connect us, they can also trigger real-world stress. From constant notifications to curated feeds, the online world often…
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Kate Warns That Screen Time Impacts Family Life
Introduction: A royal call to unplug The Princess of Wales has issued a timely warning about how smartphones and computer screens can erode the fabric of family life. In an essay written with Harvard Medical School professor Robert Waldinger, Catherine argues that an overload of digital devices creates an “epidemic of disconnection” that undermines the…
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Are Smartphones Becoming Almost Essential for Dorset’s Youth? A Closer Look
Smartphones and the Dorset Youth: A Growing Essential In Dorset, as in much of Britain, smartphones are increasingly present in the daily lives of young people. A recent discussion at a youth group in Poole highlighted a familiar tension: devices that help kids stay connected and feel safer can also contribute to anxiety, peer pressure,…