However, we are protected from this label due the multipurpose nature of our phones. Studies have shown that some aspects of cell phone use create a response in the brain similar to that of addicts.

It's the law as of July 1. Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed Act 74, officially banning texting while driving and handheld cellphone use. Hawaii is the 40th state to ban texting, and it is ...

And once checking your phone or scrolling social media becomes a habit, it’s much harder to change the behavior, Calipari says. Introducing new "more adaptive habits" can help, she adds.

In my job, I use my smartphone and other technology, but it seems even when I’m on my own time, I can’t put the phone down. I don’t feel I’m addicted yet, but I’m headed that way, and I ...

Want to improve your coaching skills? Try this: Put down your phone. Turn it off. Put it away. Stop reaching for it during the moments of boredom. Our addiction to our devices is undermining our ...

Put down the phone: ... It’s become second nature to whip out a phone and capture the scene for a souvenir or to share on social media. Plus, I enjoy taking photos and videos.