A wave of new studies is shedding light on the risks of early smartphone access and heavy screen use for adolescent mental ...

Kids who own a smartphone by age 12 have higher rates of depression, obesity, and poor sleep when compared with their peers ...

The symptoms started last year. I noticed a dull ache in my hand when I held my phone, and my fingers would stiffen when I typed. When the symptoms spread to other areas of my life—for instance, when ...

What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of messages, alerts and social media updates by their social ties.

People are using smartphones now more than ever — but are these tools hurting us more than helping us? According to the Pew Research Center, 91% of Americans own a smartphone. While they offer ...

For older adults, the right smartphone can be a lifeline to family, health care and daily services, but the setup process ...

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Older adults can make smartphones easier to read and use by increasing font size, enabling high-contrast text, or using screen magnifiers. Features like Assistive Touch, reading mode, voice assistants ...

Scrolling on your smartphone while on the toilet may be doing more than passing the time. A new study has found it could raise your risk of hemorrhoids by nearly 50%, thanks to the extra minutes spent ...

Upgrading to a new smartphone is exciting, but it comes with some trepidation as it pertains to transferring your personal data and files.

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