One Type Of Screen Time May Actually Benefit Your Brain, New Study Finds

How excessive screen time is quietly affecting your daily life

Excessive screen use may also affect mental well-being. The post How excessive screen time is quietly affecting your daily life appeared first on BOL News.

Your Brain Prefers to Read on Paper Rather Than on Screens, New Study Says 

A clever new brain imaging study shows our brains have to work harder when we read on screens rather than paper books.

I Tried A 'Love Island'-Style Digital Detox In Thailand For 1 Day

My 14-hour screen time habit met its match in Thailand. Here's what happened when I tried a 'Love Island'-style digital detox ahead of the finale.

Researchers Found A Weekend Habit Linked To Better Mental Health

Your weekend habits may affect mental health more than you realize.

Inside the Latest Global Research on School Cellphone Bans

The first wave of studies raises questions about other digital distractions and cellphones at home.

Boox Go 10.3 Gen II Lumi e-ink tablet review: lightweight e-reader with Android apps

Digital note-taker and sharp e-reader is great for anyone looking for distraction-free experiences

World : Prophet's Mosque Imam Warns Against Screen Addiction, Urges Balanced Recreation

MADINAH, July 10 (Bernama-SPA) -- Imam of Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Abdulbari Al-Thubaiti has warned against excessive screen time, saying digital addiction can lead to mental distraction, emotional emptiness and weakened family ties.

Sephora introduces major change to present a ‘calmer shopping environment’

Most neurodivergent shoppers say Quiet Hours significantly improved their Sephora experience, the company says

Smartwatches Track Health Around the Clock, but Doctors Say Constant Monitoring May Increase Anxiety Over Normal Body Changes

Smartwatches can help detect health issues, but doctors warn constant monitoring may increase anxiety over normal body changes and wellness data.

Obsession is now available to watch on digital. When will it be streaming?

Find out how to watch Focus Features' Obsession at home, including when and where it will be streaming.

Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off

Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.

I don't use the YouTube app anymore — it's all in my media server

Integrating Plex and YouTube has made my viewing habits more intentional and my video library distraction-free.

Harry Tector calls for free-to-air cricket action after Ireland's memorable weekend

Ireland’s Harry Tector believes more eyes on screens can help the sport of cricket grow after a memorable weekend.

A free soundscape app just got the kind of controls paid calm apps love to hide

Oasis version 2.2 adds presets, new sounds, background mixed audio, and session memory, making the free soundscape app more practical for focus, sleep, meditation, and wind-down routines.

Meta Unveils New Tech That Uses AI to Translate Brain Activity Into Text—Without Surgery

Meta says its latest Brain2Qwerty system translates brain activity into sentences using non-invasive brain recordings, improving the accuracy of AI-powered neural decoding.

I started walking for 20 minutes after dinner – it transformed my health

Less bloating, better sleep and improved mental health were just some of the benefits Kia-Elise Green felt after taking on a new walking challenge

Are You Just Tired or Truly Burned Out?

Fatigue and burnout are similar, but one requires more serious attention.

RHR: Your Mouth is Talking To Your Brain—And You Should Be Listening

What if one of the most overlooked risk factors for cognitive decline isn’t in the brain—but in the mouth? In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris Kresser explores the emerging science linking oral health to brain health. He examines how chronic gum disease may contribute to cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease through systemic inflammation, direct bacterial migration to the brain, and disruption of the oral-gut-brain axis. Drawing on recent research, Chris explains why periodontal disease should be considered a key factor in dementia prevention, why this conversation remains absent from mainstream care, and practical steps listeners can take to protect both oral and long-term cognitive health. The post RHR: Your Mouth is Talking To Your Brain—And You Should Be Listening appeared first on Chris Kresser.

Money stress and sleep deprivation: a vicious cycle 

Data shows 78 of adults lose sleep over financial stress. That lost sleep makes it harder to make smart money decisions, perform at work, and stay mentally healthy. Here are three steps to break the cycle, from apps and budget tools to financial therapists and sleep hygiene.

Pediatrician suggests personalized approach to screen time

Pediatrician Dr. Will Besley recommends a holistic, individualized approach to managing children's screen time. -More-

Why we're all missing a little bit of 'self-projection'

Neuroscientist Tj Power explains why this simple habit can boost your mood, unlock creativity and shift your mind out of stress.

Meta’s AI reads typed sentences from the brain, no surgery required

Meta says it can turn brain activity into typed sentences without opening your skull. The leap is real. So is the catch: the system learns from typing, the one thing its intended users cannot do. On Monday, Meta unveiled the second version of Brain2Qwerty, a system that reads the brain signals people produce while typing [] This story continues at The Next Web

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20 things that happen inside your brain when meditation becomes a habit

The neuroscience of meditation has expanded significantly in the past two decades — and the findings are more qualified than most wellness content suggests

Early bird, night owl or something else? Five patterns may define how we sleep

New research identifies five distinct sleep subtypes, revealing links between brain patterns, behavior and health

Most brain-training hacks don’t work, but a 20-year study found one that does

What is cognitive reserve? Find out, because it might diminish your chances of getting dementia.

The best Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals I recommend right now

I'm a health and wearables editor, and these are some of the top smartwatch, smart ring, and wellness deals I've found for Prime Day.

Study: Declining Physical Activity in Older Adults May Signal Cognitive Changes

(NaturalNews) A study published in JAMA Network Open has found an association between memory decline and reduced physical activity in adults aged 50 and older. The ...

5 of My Favorite Onscreen Moments of 2026, So Far

Two of the admittedly hyper-specific things I love in my onscreen entertainment are subtle, surreal moments that highlight a character’s fears and insecurities; and dance scenes that reveal a character’s identity and inner life. Lucky for me, 2026 has already offered several examples of each across TV and movies. Whether it’s a scene set in []

The number of hours of sunlight needed every day to protect against dementia... as exposure may cut risk by 25%

The number of hours of sunlight needed every day to protect against dementia... as exposure may cut risk by 25%