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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 8 MIN

Phone addiction spotlight - New research on excessive screen use

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A wave of landmark studies published in July 2026 reveals a escalating global health crisis linked to smartphone addiction, with alarming data showing severe developmental risks for infants and widespread mental fatigue in adults. New research highlights that 70% of adults now admit they spend too much time on their phones, with behavioral experts shifting their focus from overall "screen time" to the deeper psychological damage of compulsive scrolling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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