Hacker News with Generative AI: Wellbeing

School phone bans do not improve grades or wellbeing, says UK study (theguardian.com)
Banning smartphones at school does not by itself improve academic grades and children’s wellbeing, a study suggests.
Education, Research, Smartphones, Wellbeing
6 points by PaulHoule 4 days ago | 5 comments
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review (plos.org)
Health, Wellbeing, Systematic Review
65 points by fallinditch 17 days ago | 86 comments
The Japanese word ikigai refers to a passion that gives joy to life (2022) (japan.go.jp)
The Japanese word ikigai, which has recently gained attention worldwide and enjoys widespread use, refers to a passion that gives value and joy to life. The author who prompted its craze speaks about the word’s appeal and the effects it has on mental and physical health.
Culture, Japan, Wellbeing, Psychology
202 points by craigkerstiens 122 days ago | 115 comments
LoFone is the antidote to smartphone addiction (lo-fone.com)
Smartphone Addiction, Technology, Health, Wellbeing
16 points by edward 188 days ago | 10 comments
Adults and teens turn to 'dumbphones' to cut screen time (bbc.com)
Technology, Smartphones, Wellbeing, Digital Detox, Teens
27 points by reqo 257 days ago | 14 comments
Internet use associated with higher wellbeing, finds new global Oxford study (ox.ac.uk)
Internet, Wellbeing, Research, Oxford University, Global Studies
11 points by namanyayg 281 days ago | 5 comments
Employing Others Is Linked to Wealth and Wellbeing (gallup.com)
Wealth, Wellbeing, Employment, Sociology
73 points by jyunwai 315 days ago | 62 comments