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What triggers your feel-good hormones?

Feb 14, 2019

by Sophia Ruan Gushée It feels like there's a tremendous collective craving for more true connections, kindness, and sincere love. Especially love for...

Depression: Does social media make it worse?

Feb 13, 2019

by Lily Kamp and Sophia Ruan Gushée In 2019, social media is among the greatest constants in of our lives. We wake up and we lie in bed, responding to...

The Impact of Reality TV Shows on the Younger Generation

Dec 04, 2018

by editorial team Although reality TV shows can be very entertaining, how are they influencing the younger generation? Research has shown that, while mature...

7 Tips to Keep Your Child Focused on School Work

Nov 13, 2018

by editorial team Trying to keep your child focused on school work is no easy task. The modern world is full of distractions, and technology is at the core of many...

Instant Gratification: How Technology Affects Children’s Behavior

Nov 13, 2018

by editorial team How does growing up with technology affect children’s behavior? With 24/7 access to information, entertainment and social connection, both...

How to Set Parent Controls on Youtube

Nov 10, 2018

by editorial team With hundreds of kids' channels that have millions of subscribers, YouTube entertains kids for hours. When videos end, kids (and adults) can...

The Link Between Technology And Depression in Children

Oct 29, 2018

by editorial team Does your child spend too much time in front of a screen? And does it matter? A 2018 study by researchers at the San Diego State University says...

The New Family Divide: How Can Technology Impact Family Time?

Oct 28, 2018

by editorial team Technology has been increasing at a fast pace since the late 1990’s and 2000’s, making it difficult for parents (and adults...

Effects of Social Media on Teenage Relationships

Oct 28, 2018

by editorial team According to researchers at the University of Washington and University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 80% of youth aged 12 through 17 are social...

The Internet That Most of Us Don't Know

Oct 28, 2018

by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Most people think of the internet or web simply as what they access from search engines and their favorite...

Are Headphones Safe for Children?

Oct 25, 2018

Are headphones safe for children? In 2010, a national study found that hearing loss among adolescent children had increased from 14.9% (1988-1994) to 19.5% (2005-2006)....

Are You or Your Kids Downloading Copyrighted Content?

Oct 16, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée It’s difficult to tell which online content is illegal to download. Copyright laws can seem...

What You Should Know About The Risks of Online Gaming

Oct 15, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée The number of hours children spend gaming has increased from 10.7 to 12.2 hours per week between...

The Dangers of Online Grooming

Aug 29, 2018

by editorial team What Is Online Grooming? While rare, grooming can occur in real life or online. Grooming is when a predator reaches out to someone (including...

Tips to Set Up Facebook Privacy Controls

Jun 12, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée With the integration of the internet into our lives, keeping children safe from online risks requires parents...

Monitoring Children’s Digital Footprint

Jun 06, 2018

By editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Looking around, it becomes obvious how digital devices have seeped into every aspect of...

Tips to Help Kids Overcome Social Isolation

Jun 05, 2018

by a staff writer Social isolation contributes to low self-esteem, school adjustment, anxiety, and depression. The digital world can hamper as much as...

PBDE Flame Retardants Are Still Around

Mar 13, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée PBDE flame retardants were phased out in 2004 and 2010, yet these chemicals are still around. Scientific studies...

Top Chemicals Found in the Home

Jan 18, 2018

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée Chemicals, chemicals here and there. Chemicals, chemicals everywhere! It’s true. They’re all...

Cell Phone Radiation and How to Protect Yourself

Jan 06, 2018

by Sophia Ruan Gushée and her editorial team On April 3, 1973, the first mobile phone call was made by a Motorola employee, Martin Cooper. Ten years later, in...

Bluetooth: A Convenience or Concern?

Nov 01, 2017

by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée How Bluetooth Devices Can Negatively Affect Your Health Bluetooth technology has brought us great convenience:...

Low Sperm Count: The Link Between Radiation and Fertility

Oct 13, 2017

by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Once most people decide to start a family, they are also excited to eat healthier and exercise more...

How EMFs & Screen Time Impact Our Sleep

Aug 29, 2017

In some ways, we are thriving in this golden age of technology. From our phones to our smart home appliances, we are always digitally connected and this...

Digital Dementia and 7 Tips to Avoid It

Aug 09, 2017

I first heard of digital dementia years ago when researching electromagnetic fields (EMFs) for my book A to Z of D-Toxing. It immediately resonated with...

Are EMFs Harmful? What the Experts Say

Jun 15, 2017

It took me many years to appreciate the concerns surrounding electromagnetic fields (EMFs), which are exposures created from both wired and wireless technologies....

Would reducing your EMFs help you feel and sleep better?

Sep 10, 2016

Check out episode 3 of my podcast series, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Podcast. I talk about EMFs, or electromagnetic fields with Matt Waletzke, who is a Certified Building...

EMFs: The Science of Exposure

May 10, 2015

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What triggers your feel-good hormones?

Feb 14, 2019

Depression: Does social media make it worse?

Feb 13, 2019

The Impact of Reality TV Shows on the Younger Generation

Dec 04, 2018

7 Tips to Keep Your Child Focused on School Work

Nov 13, 2018

Instant Gratification: How Technology Affects Children’s Behavior

Nov 13, 2018

How to Set Parent Controls on Youtube

Nov 10, 2018

The Link Between Technology And Depression in Children

Oct 29, 2018

The New Family Divide: How Can Technology Impact Family Time?

Oct 28, 2018

Effects of Social Media on Teenage Relationships

Oct 28, 2018

The Internet That Most of Us Don't Know

Oct 28, 2018

Are Headphones Safe for Children?

Oct 25, 2018

Are You or Your Kids Downloading Copyrighted Content?

Oct 16, 2018

What You Should Know About The Risks of Online Gaming

Oct 15, 2018

The Dangers of Online Grooming

Aug 29, 2018

Tips to Set Up Facebook Privacy Controls

Jun 12, 2018

Monitoring Children’s Digital Footprint

Jun 06, 2018

Tips to Help Kids Overcome Social Isolation

Jun 05, 2018

PBDE Flame Retardants Are Still Around

Mar 13, 2018

Top Chemicals Found in the Home

Jan 18, 2018

Cell Phone Radiation and How to Protect Yourself

Jan 06, 2018

Bluetooth: A Convenience or Concern?

Nov 01, 2017

Low Sperm Count: The Link Between Radiation and Fertility

Oct 13, 2017

How EMFs & Screen Time Impact Our Sleep

Aug 29, 2017

Digital Dementia and 7 Tips to Avoid It

Aug 09, 2017

Are EMFs Harmful? What the Experts Say

Jun 15, 2017

Would reducing your EMFs help you feel and sleep better?

Sep 10, 2016

EMFs: The Science of Exposure

May 10, 2015

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