7 tips for a healthier relationship with your phone

Apr 18, 2023

Most of us over-use digital devices, spending too long either working or enjoying being distracted on phones, tablets, laptops or even VR headsets. Image: Pexels/mikoto.raw Photographer

Paul Levy

Senior Researcher, University of Brighton

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