Tag: Gadget

Our dependence on technology might lead to lowered attention span, lack of patience, avoidance of face-to-face interaction, and fear of missing out. These symptoms are in line with those of anxiety. Turn off your phone at night to avoid checking it too often. Meet people instead of texting them to hone your social skills. Don't measure your self-worth based on likes and comments. Turn off your notifications to fight the fear of missing out.

In Ayurveda, one of the fundamental concepts is that of the doshas. These are energetic forces of nature, consisting of vata, pitta, and kapha. All three are vital...

With the advancement of technology and with so many electric gadgets being used almost all the time, exposure to electromagnetic radiation has become quite...

On a smartphone, text bubbles mean that the other person is typing a response. Meant to connect us, they just bring on anxiety! Text bubbles heighten awareness to the reply, especially in serious conversations. Anticipation and pressure also increase. To avoid feeling anxious, consider calling instead of texting. You can also distract yourself, turn off the phone, or put it away. These habits will limit the temptation to continuously check the phone.

While fitness gadgets are helpful in tracking our performance, they might actually reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. Using fitness watches while running can reduce your speed and increase performance anxiety. They also disturb your body's internal stress cues and ignore your physical stamina, thereby making you overwork. Fitness gadgets might sometimes make running less enjoyable and decrease your mindfulness.

Sensitive skin needs extra care and attention, especially when it comes to everyday habits. Never skip a patch test when trying a new product. Apply a small amount to the wrist or neck and look for irritation. Avoid scrubbing, cleansing, or rubbing your skin too hard. Be gentle! Don’t bother with fragranced products and try not to touch your face repeatedly. Also, clean your phone regularly to keep it germ-free.

Drinking alcohol or caffeine before you sleep is a bad idea. Smoking can also cause insomnia. Try not to watch television or play with your mobile. Increased screen time could limit sleep hours by interfering with circadian rhythms and promoting physiological arousal. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to keep pets off your bed. Some medications are known to interrupt your sleep patterns as well.

Are you struggling with acne as an adult man? It might be lack of sleep, which promotes stress and skin inflammation. Skipping the moisturizer will also cause dryness, forcing the skin to make too much oil. Be mindful of your cell phone which can be really dirty. If you’re eating lots of refined carbs and fried food, cut back on both. These foods increase sebum production and bring on breakouts.

The research on brain cancer and cell phones are mixed. These devices release low-frequency radiation, but some experts don't think it's enough to damage DNA. Yet, other studies found that it changes gene expression, promotes oxidative damage, and suppresses immunity. Since cell phones are currently considered "possibly carcinogenic", the best bet is to limit radiation exposure. To do so, keep phone calls short. Use the speaker mode so the phone isn't close to your head.

Being cheated on could arguably be one of the worst feelings in the world especially when you completely trusted your partner would never betray...

Many of us share an inseparable bond with our cell phones. We may want to keep them on us at all times and may...

Social media websites and mobile apps have got us hooked and we may not have even realized it. Statistics reveal that the average user...

You may have planned things well in advance before your baby's birth—sleeping with the baby in the cradle next to you, spending some time with...

Our lives can get hectic and tiresome. Busy schedules, approaching deadlines, difficult people and many other small things can take a toll on our...

“If you're lonely when you're alone, you're in bad company.” ― Jean-Paul Sartre Most of our minds in this day and age are constantly engaged...