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  Technology Addiction in Student life It's not uncommon for both youth and adults to feel a need to constantly be “plugged in” to social media and the internet, but this often leads to a fear of missing out and fear of being left out of young people. Coupled with the neurological changes that take place in the brain while being online, technology addiction can be added to the list of behavioral addictions. Sandstone Care assesses and treats technology addiction in both its teen and young adult treatment centers. Technology addiction falls into a category of addiction termed behavioral addiction. Behavioral addictions are widely recognized by mental health and addiction professionals and include other behaviors such as gambling and sex. A behavioral addiction is characterized by a progressive inability to control, regulate, or limit the behavior. Technology addiction also shares similarities with obsessive-compulsive disorders. Our modern world is characterized by increasing connec...

  What a Clean Environment Does for Your Productivity? Productivity is one of the major things that every business is interested in improving. In companies, employers keep tabs on how productive employees are. They constantly put in place tactics and strategies to make sure productivity is at its peak. Entrepreneurs make it a goal to work as hard as possible, and remain focused and efficient. Productivity is often explained as being a measure of efficiency in converting inputs to useful outputs. While this is true and is the basis for success, there are a number of factors that constantly hinder any form of productivity or simply reduce the level of productivity. A few are; temperature changes, building lighting, inadequate equipment, and cleanliness of the work environment. Acknowledging the gravity of each of these factors, cleanliness is highlighted as having a huge tell on productivity. Here you will learn how it affects your work environment, but first, it is important to...

  The online gaming boom in India brings rising dangers for users While the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns have given a boost to the online gaming industry, various experts and studies point to its adverse effects on the mind and bodies of individuals. Driven by affordable data, accessibility to smartphones, and increasing disposable time due to the Covid-19 lockdowns, the online gaming industry in India has witnessed a major boom in the time when the pandemic has had a catastrophic on the majority of sectors. According to a report released by KPMG consulting firm, India, the overall online casual gaming sub-segment in India which stood at a size of INR 60 billion in 2021 is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29 pc over 2021-2025 to reach a size of INR 169 billion. The report also states that time spent on gaming apps, increased by 21 pc during the initial national lockdown, with the total customer base crossing 300 million users. While the...