TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Thirty-two per cent of Canadian adults consult health apps on their mobile devices, but only 28 per cent of those in poor health do so. Meanwhile, 24 per cent of ...

People are using smartphones now more than ever — but are these tools hurting us more than helping us? According to the Pew Research Center, 91% of Americans own a smartphone. While they offer ...

Smartphones may often feel like a source of stress, feeding us an endless stream of bad news and social comparison. But what if they could also be the solution? A team of researchers believes they can ...

The app used in a recent study focused on five key tenets of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the gold standard for mental health treatment. A smartphone app could equip people with the skills to ...

Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

A doctor and nurse who work at the hospital emergency department in Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador have developed a smartphone app that is already improving wait times. Dr. Christopher Patey and ...

Ayurveda is experiencing a digital revolution, integrating AI and mobile apps to offer personalized wellness experiences. This shift provides AI-powered diagnostics, tailored treatment plans, and ...

Research indicates a strong correlation between excessive smartphone use and increased anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality. A study revealed that individuals with high smartphone usage ...

Smartphone telehealth profiling, combined with nurse-led telephone counseling, increased smoking cessation rates in users unwilling to quit. This intervention showed higher rates of tobacco abstinence ...