CNN Underscored team tested out the Brick, the popular little square people are using to curb their own phone addiction.

The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked: In reality, 70 percent of office emails are read within six seconds of arriving. Yes, Houston, we have a problem. Instead of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Orrin Onken retired in 2020, he thought his golden years would look quiet and relaxing. Instead, he realized his phone ...

The concept of smartphone addiction is probably nothing new to you. Search "smartphone addiction" and you'll pull up studies from universities, government reports, and articles from rehab and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New York Times best-selling author and podcast host Mel Robbins has some tips to help families break free from a phone addiction.

Experts warn that social media's addictive design contributes to this digital dependency, impacting mental health and academic performance. Despite increased awareness, access to behavioral health ...

SHE DID A GREAT JOB RAISING HER SON. WELL, AT 645 THERE’S A CLEAR CONNECTION BETWEEN ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AND SOMEONE’S DEPENDANCE TO THEIR PHONE. LOCAL DOCTORS SAY THEY’RE TREATING MORE YOUNG ...

You’re trying to share something important about your day, but your partner’s eyes remain glued to their screen. You suggest a romantic dinner, only to watch them scroll through social media between ...

If you use your phone less, you’ll end up with more free time. Much of this will be in small chunks, such as when you’re riding the elevator or waiting in line. These can be great opportunities to ...

When Orrin Onken retired in 2020, he thought his golden years would look quiet and relaxing. Instead, he realized his phone addiction was recreating the stress he experienced at work. Onken, a former ...