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Smartphones and Memory: How Different Phone Habits Affect Brain Health

June 5, 2026

A growing number of older adults are picking up smartphones, but not all use them the same way. Researchers wanted to see if certain ways of using a phone could be linked to how well people remember and think. The study focused on middle‑aged and older adults in China, a country where the populat

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Nighttime Phone Use: A Sleep Disruptor for All Ages?

July 3, 2025

Ever wondered how your nighttime phone habits stack up against others? A recent investigation dug into this, focusing on when people power down their devices before bed. The findings? It's not just about phones; it's about age too. Instead of measuring sleep directly, researchers tracked something

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Unplugging Your Phone: A Brain Boost?

April 11, 2025

A recent investigation revealed that taking a break from your phone's internet could make your brain feel younger. This was not about using a special app or taking a pill. It was about turning off the internet on your smartphone for a while. The study involved 400 people who used a special app to bl

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Screens in Bed: How Phones Are Messing With Teens' Sleep

February 7, 2025

Phones have become a daily necessity, offering instant access to information and entertainment. From social media to games, the distractions are endless. However, this convenience has a dark side, especially for teens. The blue light emitted by smartphones can disrupt sleep patterns, affecting the c

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Using Smartphones to Track Gait Events: A Neural Network Approach

November 8, 2024

Imagine trying to understand how you walk with just your smartphone. Researchers did exactly that! They created a clever algorithm using neural networks to detect when your foot hits the ground (heel strike) and when it lifts off (toe-off) while carrying a phone. Fifty-two adults walked on a treadmi