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We know that video games and social media cause our brains to produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. Here’s what psychiatrists have to say about our phones.
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Depending on where you live, the night sky might not be clear to view. Tap or click here to see what NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope photographed on your birthday. Even if you have a clear view of the stars and planets, it’s hard to know what is what without an astronomy background.
Many of us are guilty of using our phones when in a social setting. Whether it be meetings with friends or spending time with family, there is always a time when the phone comes out. Tap or click here for ways to break your tech addiction.
Amazon enjoyed huge profits during the pandemic, as consumers scrambled to buy essentials and items to keep busy while staying home. The online retail juggernaut saw more orders and members as people jumped aboard the Prime bandwagon.
The internet has been a hotbed for scams since it gained widespread use. Some of the earliest tricks involved phishing, in which scammers imitate a known company or service in an attempt to access victims’ credentials or financial information. They also send malicious links containing malware.
Keeping track of your finances is important no matter what you do for a living. From independent contractors to salaried employees to business owners, it all comes down to the books. When tax season comes, you don’t want to get caught unprepared.
Have you ever dreamed of fame and fortune while being known to millions across the world? Of course, you have. Netflix is giving you the opportunity to realize that dream. In what the streaming giant is calling “the largest reality casting call ever,” it is looking for fresh faces to fill the screen.
We’ve become super reliant on Amazon for many of our purchases. If you can think of it, you’ll probably find it on Amazon and have it in your hands within a couple of days. Though essentials and other supplies are more readily available this year, the urge to buy, buy, buy is hard to kick.
Later today, your devices will erupt in cacophonous noise. Your TV and radio will ring. Even your smartphone will start blasting.
Don’t be alarmed when your devices start blaring in unison. Although it sounds like something out of a scary science fiction novel, there’s nothing to be frightened about. You’re not getting hacked or attacked — it’s just the government reaching out. (And, no, it’s not a scam, although there have been government emergency alert system scams in the past.)
Smoking and tobacco use in the U.S. aren’t nearly at the levels they were a few decades ago, but they remain serious health problems. The number of adult smokers has declined over the years, but it is estimated that 18% of adults are still smokers.
During the summer months, many places in the U.S. become hot and humid. This can be a cause for musty odors or mildew. Drying out the moisture in the air is one way to make sure that mold doesn’t grow. This can be done through a portable dehumidifier.
