India’s Screen Addiction Crisis: The Growing Toll on Eye Health

Digital eye strain—an umbrella term for visual and ocular symptoms caused by prolonged electronic device use—has evolved into a widespread public health challenge. According to research cited in Ophthalmology and Therapy, the prevalence of this condition surged from a range of 5 to 65 percent before the COVID-19 pandemic to between 80 and 94 percent … Read more

Why Checking Your Phone Upon Waking Increases Stress

The Hijacked Morning: Why the ‘First Hour’ is the Next Frontier in Mental Health For decades, the morning routine was defined by coffee, quiet reflection, or perhaps a quick glance at the newspaper. Today, for billions, it begins with a blue-light-induced dopamine hit: the immediate, reflexive scroll through emails, news alerts, and social media feeds. … Read more