Smartphones and power lines can interfere with pacemakers and implanted defibrillators. However, while possible, problems are unlikely, experts say.
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8 Signs You Need to Take a Break From Social Media
There’s no denying that social media is a huge part of the modern era, but what happens when it starts to take over your life or cause you anxiety? A behavioral health therapist discusses how to have a healthy relationship with social media, plus signs it might be time to take a break.
Is Your Smartphone Causing Your Neck Pain?
Who would have thought 20 years ago that we wouldn’t be able to live without a little screen in our hands? Our expert gives three tricks to feel better and nix your text neck.
Sanitize Your Mobile Phone With These Helpful Tips
Mobile phones have more germs than a toilet seat. Gross! Clean your phone daily to prevent spreading germs to others. Here’s the right way to do it.
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Put the Phone Away! 3 Reasons Why Looking at It Before Bed Is a Bad Habit
Smartphones were designed to make us more productive and our lives easier. But what happens when they start doing the opposite like keeping us up at night? Learn why you should really break the bad habit and stop looking at your phone right before bed.
How Screen Time Can Slow Your Child’s Development
Many parents have likely given their child a device or screen to entertain or occupy them, but some estimates suggest kids are watching 5-7 hours of screen time each day.
Is Your Child Ready for a Smartphone — Or Not?
Is your child lobbying hard for a smartphone? If you’re thinking of giving the go-ahead, ask yourself 4 questions that will help you decide whether he or she is ready.
Male Infertility: Helping You Sort Fact From Fiction
There’s ample information — as well as misinformation — out there about the causes of male infertility, or the inability to father a child. Let’s take a look at the most common suspects and see what’s truth and what’s myth. Dangers of heat The testicles are generally slightly cooler than the abdomen because they are outside the … Read More
