Health/Brain
This brain chemical is released when we receive notifications, likes, or messages, reinforcing repeated screen checking behavior.
What is dopamine?
Exposure to this type of light from phones and tablets can suppress melatonin and delay sleep onset.
What is blue light?
Platforms like Netflix and YouTube use this feature to automatically play the next episode or video.
Excessive social media use has been associated with higher rates of these two common mental health concerns in adults.
What are anxiety and depression?
What is a digital detox?
The average adult spends roughly these many hours per day on their phone, adding up to more than a full day each week.
What is about 4-5 hours per day?
Extended screen use can contribute to this posture-related condition involving forward head positioning and neck strain.
What is tech neck?
Research suggests it can take approximately this many minutes to refocus after a digital interruption.