Schedule tiny tech breaks. You might take a quick walk, close your eyes, work on a puzzle or read a book. Another trick: Put tech breaks in your calendar, Dr. Gazzaley said. It may feel odd to schedule something like “take a phone-free walk,” but it shouldn’t if it’s a priority, he said. Read full…

Ignoring a partner in favor of your phone, or “phubbing,” can lead to feelings of distrust and ostracism. Here’s how to stop. Read full article: NY Times: The Insidious Habit That Can Hurt Your Relationship

Teachers say mobile phones make their lives a living hell – so one Massachusetts school barred them   Read Full Article: The Guardian, What happens when a school bans smartphones? A complete transformation.

A new treatment approach for tinnitus is called bimodal neuromodulation, which targets the brain by stimulating two sensory systems. Read Full Article: Scientists may have the key to treating tinnitus: Retrain the brain, The Washington Post 

Edward Krumpotich, a drug policy consultant based in Minnesota, was diagnosed with severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at age 15 — but he didn’t get help for it until he was 37. In the interim years he suffered from methamphetamine addiction, which he later realized was driven by attempts to self-medicate his untreated A.D.H.D. He…

When we feel fatigued most of us focus on sleep problems. But proper relaxation takes many forms. I spent a week exploring what really works.   Read Full Article: Pocket Worthy, The Seven Types of Rest: I Spent a Week Trying Them All. Could They Help End My Exhaustion?