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Story at-a-glance
  • A 72-hour break from cellphones triggered increased cravings in study participants; brain scans showed heightened activity in reward centers when shown phone images
  • Cellphones stimulate your brain's pleasure center similarly to other rewards, creating dopamine hits that lead to dependency
  • Your brain's attention center becomes increasingly focused on phones, making it difficult to concentrate on other tasks without feeling pulled back to check devices
  • Regular phone breaks help manage cellphone dependence; strategies like setting phone-free times during meals or before bed reduce cravings
  • Excessive phone use negatively impacts focus, sleep and mood, creating addiction-like patterns that interfere with overall well-being
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Manage episode 478546712 series 2394791
Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Story at-a-glance
  • A 72-hour break from cellphones triggered increased cravings in study participants; brain scans showed heightened activity in reward centers when shown phone images
  • Cellphones stimulate your brain's pleasure center similarly to other rewards, creating dopamine hits that lead to dependency
  • Your brain's attention center becomes increasingly focused on phones, making it difficult to concentrate on other tasks without feeling pulled back to check devices
  • Regular phone breaks help manage cellphone dependence; strategies like setting phone-free times during meals or before bed reduce cravings
  • Excessive phone use negatively impacts focus, sleep and mood, creating addiction-like patterns that interfere with overall well-being
  continue reading

641 episodes

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