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texting
Coverage of texting in the Nexus archive.
- Are phones and tablets behind agonising syndrome that ruins the lives of 340,000 people in Britain? As cases surge by 25 per cent, experts warn that texting quadruples the risk - so here's the simple way to tell if YOU'RE next…
A syndrome linked to phone and tablet use is affecting 340,000 people in Britain, with cases surging by 25%. Experts warn that texting quadruples the risk of developing this condition.
- Researchers say we’re talking less than ever
Researchers from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Arizona found that the average number of words spoken to others fell by 28% between 2005 and 2019, attributed to increased app usage, texting, and online activities. The decline is expected to have worsened post-pandemic.