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Video Games May Help Improve Brain Function

New studies show that playing video games can improve cognitive functioning and the ability to learn.

Massive New Study Ties Social Media to ADHD

A new study from the Karolinska Institutet ties childhood social media use to increases in ADHD.

Children’s Health Negatively Impacted By Early Smartphone Adoption

The earlier a child gets their first smartphone, the more likely they are to have mental health problems in adolescence.

Chatbots Stimulate Eating Disorders

Chatbots are contributing to eating disorders — even chatbots designed to help with eating disorders.

Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous

The Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA) is a mutual aid organization for recovering technology addicts.

Hooked in 30 Minutes

Baylor University researchers reverse-engineer TikTok to show how the app is designed to be addictive.