Dr. Barry Dworkin

Observational study links anxiety and smartphone use

Health Headlines Commentary for March 22, 2018

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Study suggests link between anxiety and smartphone addiction

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Article came cut and pasted from university press release. Unable to find the study. A red flag.

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