That smartphone apps that people use daily can be used to change personalities and perform “mind control,” according to experts. In a report by the Daily Star, therapists have warned that “harmless” looking apps can be used to “subtly” shape people’s world views. As such, these pose a bigger threat than fake news on social media. Talking … Continue reading Experts warn: Smartphone apps, not social media, pose biggest mind control threat
How do cell phones cause cancer? Studies explain
The latest data from the Pew Research Center estimates that 96 percent of American adults own a cell phone. Given the sheer number of people using cell phones, scientists have been keen to establish a link between cell phone use and chronic diseases like cancer. Recent research suggests that the brain is the most susceptible organ when it … Continue reading How do cell phones cause cancer? Studies explain
Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use
Aside from negatively impacting the concentration of teenagers, “heavy smartphone use” is linked to “an increased rate of social isolation, depression, suicidal thoughts, and even suicide.” A decade after Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder, launched the first iPhone, 92 percent of teenagers own a smartphone. A double-edged sword, smartphones revolutionized communication but they also increased “the risk … Continue reading Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 