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Checking your phone right after waking up? Doctors warn it may raise stress levels

June 02, 2026 5:16 pm

Doctors warn that checking your phone immediately after waking may affect stress levels, attention span, anxiety, and mental clarity.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared why she prefers to keep daughter Malti Marie away from public attention

‘A stranger followed her home’: Why Priyanka Chopra Jonas uses security to shield daughter Malti's privacy; why protecting children’s autonomy is non-negotiable

March 18, 2026 6:02 pm

Priyanka Chopra Jonas opens up about why she is increasingly ‘deflecting’ attention away from her daughter, Malti Marie.

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'Checking your phone 50 to 80 times a day': Psychologist points out if your attention span is in danger

February 22, 2026 4:02 pm

It's not only about how long we use the phone, but how often we interrupt ourselves. Frequent interruptions affects our attention more than total screen time.

Addiction to scrolling is a public health issue. It’s high time we start treating it like one

January 28, 2026 9:27 am

What is happening to the human brain today is neither random nor coincidental. If we continue to treat this as a matter of personal weakness, we will pay for it with our attention and collective well-being

Researchers say attention fragmentation has surged over the past two decades, driven largely by digital overload. (Image: FreePik/Facebook-JohnGrishamInt)

John Grisham warns our attention is collapsing: 5 science-backed tips to rebuild your focus

December 16, 2025 6:09 pm

As experts sound the alarm on attention fragmentation, here are five science-backed steps to rebuild your focus before it’s too late.

Alia Bhatt opens up about having anxiety, being 'high on ADHD spectrum': How to cope when they occur together

October 15, 2024 3:21 pm

"I zone out since childhood. I zoned out in classrooms and (during) conversations," Alia Bhatt admitted.

As Fahadh Faasil reveals ADHD diagnosis at 41, understanding the symptoms and treatment for adults

May 29, 2024 4:21 pm

According to consultant neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, common symptoms of adult ADHD include difficulty paying attention, impulsiveness, and restlessness

Shekhar Kapur admits to having ADD as a child: How can you help your child be a genius despite it?

May 09, 2023 9:00 am

It is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in children and while it is largely associated with childhood, its symptoms in some individuals may also continue into adulthood. Early identification and intervention hold the key, says Dr Samir Parikh, Director, Fortis National Mental Health Programme