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smartphones

Consulting Dr. Internet

Online searches can put billions of pages of medical information into a patient's hands. That's not always helpful.

Sleep darker

Eager for restful nights? Aim to keep TV, smartphones and electronics out of the bedroom.

Could smartphones complicate migraines?

Our ever-present iPhones and other devices might have some curious effects on health—but there's no conclusive proof.

3 tips to sleep soundly

If you're scrolling social media or on-demand videos at bedtime, you're already doing it wrong.

Behold, the sleepless society

Smartphones and technology have given rise to a generation plagued by sleepless nights.

A battle plan for the information age

Your family can develop a detailed, written agreement on do's and don'ts to ensure you thrive in this topsy-turvy tech era.

3 steps for becoming hyper-focused

The electronic hurricane of bleeps and beeps will always be there. These handy tricks could help you find clarity amid the chaos.

Teens and tech—a troublesome pair

New research bolsters the notion that youngsters are spending too much time on smartphones and not enough on social interactions, exercise and sleep.

Smartphone users beware carpal tunnel

Maybe, especially for folks who spend more than five hours a day on their devices.

Daily smartphone use might offer clues to depression

Small study contends that people who use the devices more often are likelier to have the disorder.

Do smartphones interfere with pacemakers?

Study finds risk, and users are advised to keep phones away from chest pockets.