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 ...

Are you thinking about gifting your child a smartphone this holiday? New research from the University of Georgia reveals how early phone use can influence their well-being.

If your finger hurts while using your phone, you probably have "smartphone pinky." Here are 7 things I do to stop the pain.

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 ...

These days, thanks to smartphones, almost everyone has a camera with them and that’s mostly a good thing. At any time, you can capture memories with family and friends, painterly sunsets and crazy ...

We’ve all been there. It’s the end of a long day, and you’re exhausted. You plop on the couch to scroll on your phone for a few minutes before you go to bed. The problem is, the habit lasts longer ...

It’s been 10 years since I made a decision that would forever change my life. This decision has altered the way I communicate with others, the way I spend my free time, and what I research. Though I ...

An estimated 3,240 deaths will be attributed to distracted driving in 2025, according to the United States Department of Transportation. The most common form of distraction? Cellphone use—despite the ...

Smartphones are ever-present in our lives and can be endlessly useful and distracting, but whatever you do on your phone, it needs a steady supply of power. For most of us, phone charging is a daily ...

Here’s why, and what you can do to alleviate it Using your phone for extended periods without changing position can lead to discomfort in your hand, neck, and shoulders. By Pang-Chieh Ho The symptoms ...