your personal plan) Getty We spend an average of 7 hours a day on internet-connected screens. That includes 3 hours and 15 minutes spent on smartphones, which are checked an average of 58 times per day. Half of the device uses started within 3 minutes of the last time, suggesting that phone use is a … Read more
A new study provides insight into the factors that influence the fear of being separated from one’s cell phone, also known as nomophobia. An important finding is that improving interpersonal problem-solving skills equates to a reduction in nomophobia. Additionally, emotional intelligence has been found to be associated with stronger interpersonal problem-solving skills and reduced stress. … Read more
Rikki McConnell, 44, started working in the health care field as a paramedic many years ago. She then earned a college degree and, in 2014, became a nurse working under a doctor. Today, McConnell owns and operates Hybrid Clinic in Vinton. She said most of her patients number more than 5,000 people seeking medical marijuana … Read more