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

In Malaysia, one in four rehab patients now battling addiction and mental illness

KEPALA BATAS, June 27 — More than one in four drug addicts undergoing rehabilitation in Malaysia this year have al...

EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to compulsive use and unhealthy habits.

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.

DR ELLIE: Tired, anxious and unable to focus? These are all signs of this one common condition - and NO it's not ADHD. Don't be tricked by the hype into missing the real culprit

DR ELLIE: Tired, anxious and unable to focus? These are all signs of this one common condition - and NO it's not ADHD. Don't be tricked by the hype into missing the real culprit

A New Tool Against Opioid Addiction — If We Use It

The healthcare system has been slow to respond.

Imam attacked outside mosque in Canada in alleged Islamophobic incident

Attack ‘stark reminder of the danger that rising Islamophobia poses to our communities every day,' says Canadian Muslim group

The Practice of Examining Our Beliefs

By Leo Babauta There’s a practice that I find to be really valuable, and I call it “Examining Beliefs.” If you regularly engage with this, it will transform you. Let’s say there’s something you want to do but you feel stuck — maybe you’re procrastinating a lot, maybe you’re stuck in an old habit. The [] The post The Practice of Examining Our Beliefs appeared first on zen habits.

You Gotta Get Up to Get Your Cancer Risk Down, New Study Finds

New research suggests prolonged periods of sedentary behavior are uniquely harmful to our health.

Overcoming addiction: A Khayelitsha teen's journey from tik to triumph

Overcoming addiction: A Khayelitsha teen's journey from tik to triumph

My battery anxiety is gone thanks to one Samsung routine

Your phone can manage the battery itself. Let it.

‘Surah Al-Kahfi offers guidance to navigate daily lives’

‘Surah Al-Kahfi offers guidance to navigate daily lives’

Just ONE hit of cocaine 'rewires' the brain and may increase risk of addiction, study suggests

Just ONE hit of cocaine 'rewires' the brain and may increase risk of addiction, study suggests

'I would do a line before service, hidden in the bathroom': How cocaine is flooding the restaurant industry

Cocaine at work (2/3). From fast-food joints to Michelin-starred restaurants, drug use has become as commonplace as it is alarming in an industry driven by the pursuit of performance, a toxic party culture and grueling working conditions.

मौलाकालिका : आस्था र आरोग्यको सर्ट हाइकिङ [फोटो फिचर]

काठमाडौँ। बिहानको ठीक साढे ४ बजे। शहर अझै मस्त निद्रामै हुन्छ। तर, गैँडाकोटको फेदीमा रहेका १८८२ वटा ढुङ्गे खुड्किलाहरूमा भने पदयात्रीहरूको पदचाप गुञ्जिन सुरु भइसकेको हुन्छ। कुनै समय केवल धार्मिक अनुष्ठान र पूजाआजामा सीमित मौलाकालिकाको यो उकालो, विशेषतः सार्वजनिक बिदाका दिन गुल्जार बन्छ। शहरको कोलाहल र व्यस्त दिनचर्याबाट मानसिक स्फूर्ति चाहनेहरूका लागि यो पहाडी थुम्को []

Quality sleep is your superpower, don’t doomscroll it away

Mental health and productivity rely on good rest, clinical psychologist Tuesday, 30 June 2026: A radical shift is needed in our attitude towards sleep and rest. “Just how much our sleep affects our mental health and wellbeing is generally vastly underestimated,” says Tony de Gouveia, a clinical psychologist practising at Netcare Akeso Alberton. “The role []

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.

Researchers Found A Daily Mindfulness Habit May Ease Depression

Your future self may thank you for this five-minute habit.

Make communication predictable instead of constant

Being constantly responsive to messages can ultimately reduce your productivity, writes Danny Kenny with InspireCorps, who re -More-

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.

Drug activity overruns Den Helder neighborhood, dealers take over at-risk locals’ homes

Drug activity is overrunning Sluisdijkbuurt in Den Helder, where residents report constant harassment and say dealers are taking over the homes of vulnerable residents and addicts.

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

‘Seek help from us’ – NDLEA tells Nigerians battling drug dependence

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged Nigerians battling drug dependence to seek help through its 24-hour counselling and referral service. The post ‘Seek help from us’ – NDLEA tells Nigerians battling drug dependence appeared first on Vanguard News.

Cannabis use led to more psychiatric disorders, psychosis and addiction: Study

'Young people ... who engage in daily cannabis use and develop a cannabis use disorder have a higher prevalence of these mental disorders'

New research to mark the evolution of mobile shows two in three people use their mobiles to stay connected to loved ones

The top three uses of mobile phones are staying in touch with family and friends (two in three or 66 of people aged 40 and over), social media (54), and banking, budgeting, and managing finances (32), according to new research published by Vodafone Ireland. The research, commissioned among 500 mobile phone users aged 40 and []

Anthropic's 'Reflection' Beta Tracks Your Habits to Improve How You Use Claude

Developed with wellness experts, the new dashboard tracks your habits and can remind you to log off.

Herbalist stresses hydration, healthy lifestyle as key shields against 'Kidney Failure'

Herbalist stresses hydration, healthy lifestyle as key shields against 'Kidney Failure'

The tech attention crisis has hit the workplace. One company thinks AI is the cure

Tech addiction and constant phone checking are making it harder for employees to concentrate. ServiceNow wants to use AI to solve it.

What Activities Help Support Cognitive Wellness as You Age?

Cognitive wellness is an important part of overall well-being as people grow older. While changes in memory and thinking can occur naturally over time, many older adults look for ways to keep their minds engaged and maintain a strong sense of purpose in their daily lives. Engaging in meaningful experiences, learning new things, and maintaining []

Even the People Who Build Screen Time Apps Struggle With Phone Addiction—Here’s What Actually Helps

Screentime apps promise control—but even their creators sometimes struggle to stay off their phones. New research reveals why—and what tools make a real difference.

Jelly Roll likens overeating struggles to drug addiction

Jelly Roll has explained how difficult he finds it to avoid giving in to the temptation of stress eating.

How to Break a Bad Habit: Behavior Science Approach

ArticleIFY How to Break a Bad Habit: Behavior Science Approach You wake up, grab your phone, and lose 30 minutes to a social media feed before your feet even hit the floor. You swear you will stop tomorrow. But tomorrow comes, and you do the exact same thing. We all have routines we want to kill. Maybe it is checking emails late at night, stress-eating [] How to Break a Bad Habit: Behavior Science Approach Articleify Desk

Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

Governor Yusuf sets up Kano special task force on drug abuse, illicit trafficking

Puzzles surrounding drug addiction in Kano have continued to disturb the city, prompting Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to establish an Anti-Illicit Drugs Task Force to urgently find a lasting solution to the menace. Approving the constitution of a Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the governor said it was part of his [] Governor Yusuf sets up Kano special task force on drug abuse, illicit trafficking

Tiada jalan pintas, pergilah bersenam – Ramona Zam Zam

PETALING JAYA: Pelakon, Ramona Zam Zam, 35, menasihatkan pengguna agar tidak tertipu dengan suplemen yang kononnya membantu menguruskan badan. Jelas Ramona, penjualan supelemen tersebut hanya membuatkan si peniaga bertambah kaya sedangkan pengguna menanggung akibatnya. “Tiada jalan pintas. Tubuh kita dijadikan untuk bergerak, jadi pergilah bersenam dan jangan bergantung kepada supelemen-suplemen ini. “Peniaga (suplemen) hanya bertambah ... Read more The post Tiada jalan pintas, pergilah bersenam – Ramona Zam Zam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Alcohol dependence down but more treated for harmful use

Fewer people are presenting with alcohol dependence, but more are entering treatment with harmful or hazardous use, according to the latest figures from the Health Research Board.

Catigan Mountain Breeze Resort to host one-day couples healing seminar

BY LINDON L. ABAPO/DSSC Intern CATIGAN Mountain Breeze Resort is continuing its expansion in Davao del Sur, introducing new physical amenities while simultaneously positioning itself as a space for mental

What was your screen time last week?

Our parenting columnist describes a ‘digital hangover’ after reading her weekly phone report.