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08/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Facebook admits its site can be bad for you – but says if you are suffering ill effects, you’re doing it wrong

Facebook can be bad for you, but only if you don’t know how to use the social media network properly. The social networking giant has replied to allegations from “scientific researchers and tech industry insiders” who claim that Facebook, along with its competitors, is changing how individuals “behave and express emotion.” Through a corporate blog […]

08/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How you use your computer could reveal early signs of Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s

According to researchers, algorithms that factored in a “shaking mouse cursor, slow scrolling speed, and repetitive online searches” could be used to determine if certain individuals were experiencing early signs of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Computer usage and disease prevention A team of researchers from Microsoft and Duke University has revealed a connection between “a trembling mouse cursor […]

06/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Virtual reality now being used for pain intervention and PTSD treatment

A well-written story can be compelling, regardless of the form it takes. A good book or movie can help you escape, even if only for a couple of hours. But can such a story help reshape your lived experience? While this sounds like something out of the newest sci-fi movie, an identical concept is being […]

06/13/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Technology is making us more anxious; psychologist explains how

Is your cell phone giving you anxiety? Being tethered to modern technology is causing a massive spike in anxiety nationwide — and it could be affecting you, too. There are a number of ways in which our ever-expanding technological world can be harmful to the human psyche. The advent of the smartphone is the clearest […]

06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Children who experience cyberbullying are twice as likely to self-harm or attempt suicide

In this age of social media where majority of the youth seek validation through feedback from their peers, cyberbullying has become rampant as online platforms became an open field for bullies to target other people’s profiles. A case study has proven that people under the age of 25 who have experienced cyberbullying are two times […]

06/01/2018 / By David Williams

The world might be getting brain implants soon – can you handle it?

Based on the most recent advances in artificial intelligence and robotics technology, it’s becoming quite clear that the era of the brain-controlled implant (BCI) is upon us. BCIs are said to be next-level devices that are going to replace current standard smartphones and other mobile computers, granting humans the ability to perform many smartphone tasks […]

11/14/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Digital media adversely affects children and adolescents twice as much as adults because their brain and eyes are still developing, according to a review of several studies

It looks like as time passes by, parents are becoming more lenient when it comes to monitoring gadget use by their children. However, according to a study, adolescents can experience sleep disruption from electronic screens. Because the brains, sleep patterns, and eyes of children and adolescents are still developing, they are more vulnerable to the sleep-disrupting […]

11/12/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Watch the birdie! Pediatric hospitals find the distraction of VR helps with pain management

These days, virtual reality (VR) is often employed by people who want to enjoy an immersive gaming experience. However, according to a recent study, virtual reality can soon be used for pain management at pediatric hospitals. Aside from using technological advances to blur the lines between the game world and the real world, virtual reality […]

10/25/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Screen time found to have direct impact on speech delays in babies, reveals new research

In an ironic turn of events (can you hear Alanis Morissette right now?), technology is seen to stunt key development growth in children. New evidence shows that the more time children under the age of two spend playing with their smartphone or any handheld device increases their risk for speech delays. The American Academy of […]

10/05/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

New research discovers how brain cells used for navigation operate, shedding insight on brain diseases and overuse of technology

It’s something that happens to many people every day: you walk outside of the subway tunnel, look around, and instantly realize right where you are and head on your way. As simple as it sounds in theory, the mechanisms underlying this nearly-automatic act are so complex that scientists have long struggled to understand them Now, […]

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