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October 11, 2025 31 mins

Are our phones rewiring our brains?

Americans now spend more than four hours a day on their phones — and check them hundreds of times without even realizing it. So why is it so hard to stop scrolling, and what is all that screen time actually doing to our brains, our bodies, and our relationships?

Neuroscientist Dr. Julie Fratantoni explains the science behind smartphone addiction — and how we can reverse the damage. Then, psychotherapist and author Shannon Algeo shares practical strategies from his "digital liberation" retreats — including one simple step you can try today that could make a big difference.

 

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