Articles for Tag: "technology"

Are kids spending less time outside than prisoners? 
Are kids spending less time outside than prisoners?
Parents fear that digital technology and fewer green spaces are making the joys of childhood a thing of the past.
Do Fitbit type devices help us live healthier? 
Do Fitbit type devices help us live healthier?
An expert weighs in on these popular activity bands.
Social media: A growing source of family conflict 
Social media: A growing source of family conflict
Parents are enforcing limits on their kids’ online activity, but it’s mom and dad who are often accused of “oversharing.”
New app makes birth control more accessible 
New app makes birth control more accessible
Technology is dramatically influencing the way we access health care, but are there risks?
Display screens may be damaging your vision  Featured
Display screens may be damaging your vision
Learn how to care for your eyes in the midst of digital overload.
New device reduces stroke risk in A-fib patients 
New device reduces stroke risk in A-fib patients
An innovative technology offers people with irregular heartbeats an alternative to blood thinner medications.
How young is too young to have a cell phone? 
How young is too young to have a cell phone?
A study found that half of toddlers are using a mobile device every day.