According to a recent survey by DataReportal, the average person now spends 6 hours and 37 minutes per day online. The good news is this represents a 5 percent decline compared to the year before. But it’s still almost half our waking hours glued to screens! Whether you’re trying to be more present with loved […]
It’s estimated that more than 5 billion people worldwide have a mobile device, with over half of these are smartphone users. Smartphones have been an amazing innovation that hasn’t just helped us more easily connect to other people, they’ve made our lives more convenient in endless ways – taking photos, find recipes, getting directions, playing […]
Consider these startling statistics: It’s believed that upwards of 75% of teens have smartphones, 1 in 2 feels addicted to his or her device and 72% say they feel the need to immediately respond to texts and social networking messages. So, what can you do about this growing addiction to mobile devices? Set guidelines with […]
March is the American Optometric Association’s National Save Your Vision Month and this year they’re promoting awareness about digital eyestrain and the impact of so-called blue light on eye health. According to the advocacy group, the average American spends seven hours a day in front of computer screens, smartphones, tablets and e-books, and the […]
