If you just can’t live without your smartphone your life may be rougher. A survey of college students found that those with problematic phone use reported more mental health issues and higher levels of alcohol misuse, as well as lower grades. Problematic is when obsession over smartphone use leads to physical symptoms and mood and sleep impairments. Source Link
Nighttime snacking can set up a vicious loop that keeps you eating more and sleeping less. Late-night snacking has been shown to increase cravings for junk food and disrupt sleep patterns, making it more likely that you’ll conduct another midnight raid of the fridge. Overeating can lead to obesity and that also can cause problems with sleep. Source Link
It’s back-to-school shopping time and a good time to think about how much your child should carry in a backpack. Experts say a full backpack should be no more than 10 percent of the child’s body weight or 20 percent if it’s a bag with wheels. Shoulder bags can affect a child’s walk but a wheeled bag usually won’t. Source Link
