Did Kiki Nyoh get the summer internship she’s been hoping for? Did the boy she asked to her sorority’s formal say yes? Has a friend texted her or sent her a direct message (DM) on TikTok? Did she get ...

Are you plagued by FOMO -- "fear of missing out"? Then silencing your smartphone may not be the stress-buster you think it is. That's the takeaway from a new study that found many folks check their ...

You check your phone hundreds of times a day. You scroll before bed. You answer messages during meals. And chances are, you're reading this on a screen right now. But what if this everyday habit is ...

Does the sound of your phone ringing induce the same feelings as the Jaws score? Or does its vibrations in your pocket put you on edge? Does the idea of making a phone call make you want to go ...

For daughters in search of a calming influence, hearing the soothing sound of their mother's voice over the phone can prompt as much hormone-induced stress relief as an actual hug. Many studies in the ...

Yes, checking your phone right after waking up may increase feelings of stress and mental overload in some people (1 Trusted Source Preliminary Results: The Impact of Smartphone Use and ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Will Ward, the 39-year-old cofounder and CEO of ...