Welcome to the Wired BioHealth Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Evelyn Higgins and Jacqueline Hall dive into the topic of addiction and its relationship to technology. They discuss the impact of constant connectivity on our mental health, highlighting the rise of process addictions like nomophobia (fear of being without a mobile phone) and the dangers of being constantly accessible.
Dr. Higgins and Jacqueline explore the physiological changes that occur when we receive notifications and the addictive nature of these dopamine spikes. They also touch on the importance of setting boundaries with technology and taking time to unplug for our mental well-being.
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