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'From the screen to your brain': Is the mighty mobile a welcomed convenience or health hazard?

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Woman reaching for her mobile phone.
Woman reaching for her mobile phone.
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We use our smartphones for just about anything, from buying groceries and staying fit to watching the latest episode of our favourite series, checking emails, and staying connected to the outside world.

With the pandemic forcing us to use our phones even more, it has catapulted our screen time to levels we do not care to admit. Are we addicted to our mobile devices? And how can we reduce our time spent on it?

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