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Gen X's 5-Hour Phone Habit Sparks Health Concerns

7/26/2025

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A recent survey shows that Gen Xers are glued to their phones for nearly 5 hours a day, while boomers clock in over 3 hours. Clinical psychologist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali cautions that this doomscrolling can numb emotions, disrupt sleep, and foster addictive behaviors. She urges the importance of mindfulness to combat these troubling effects.

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A recent survey shows that Gen Xers are glued to their phones for nearly 5 hours a day, while boomers clock in over 3 hours. Clinical psychologist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali cautions that this doomscrolling can numb emotions, disrupt sleep, and foster addictive behaviors. She urges the importance of mindfulness to combat these troubling effects.