Excessive screen time alters children's brain structure, impacting memory and focus. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Samir Shah explains the risks and offers vital strategies for parents to manage digital exposure.
A journalist recounts his transformative four-day digital detox at SEED, an exclusive eight-villa resort in Bali, where disconnecting led to profound relaxation and unique luxury experiences. Discover the ultimate escape.
Discover how the 'phone sober' walking trend is helping people feel more present and less anxious. Leave your phone at home and reconnect with your surroundings for better mental health.
A YouTuber discovered a UK holiday for just £6.60 per person per night at a Kent caravan park. Find out the pros, cons, and essential tips for booking this budget break.
Discover how Britons are finding joy in nature's simple pleasures, from shell collecting to community connections. Explore the movement back to real-life experiences.
Sweden's new tourism campaign invites visitors to experience wellness through boredom and digital detoxes in its serene landscapes. Discover the benefits of an empty itinerary.
Sweden's tourism board is encouraging visitors to experience the wellness benefits of boredom and slow travel. Discover how empty itineraries and digital detoxes can help your brain recover.
A journalist tests the Brick device, a £55 magnetic tool designed to combat phone addiction. Discover how it reduced screen time by 41% and whether it's worth the investment.
Discover the best screen-free Christmas presents, from Polaroid cameras to poetry diaries. These old-school gifts are the perfect antidote to endless scrolling for UK shoppers.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
Explore the truth behind luxury wellness retreats as doctors reveal if these celebrity-endorsed detox programmes deliver on their anti-ageing promises. Discover the pros and cons.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals his digital detox lifestyle in Dubai after marrying Laila Rouass. The seven-time world champion has cut off social media completely for mental clarity ahead of Riyadh Championship.
Fed up with seven hours of daily screen time, a writer ditches her smartphone for a 'dumb' Nokia in a radical bid to beat social media and gaming addiction. Can she reclaim her focus?
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
Groundbreaking research reveals two widely prescribed medications could effectively eliminate cancer-causing PFAS chemicals from the bloodstream, offering new hope in combating environmental toxins.
Explore how the traditional game of Carrom is making a remarkable comeback in British households, offering simple joys and digital detox in our fast-paced world.
Discover the ultimate digital detox in a secluded floating cabin on a Canadian lake - the perfect getaway for those seeking complete isolation and natural beauty.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Discover why one prominent UK family has completely banned social media from their lives and how this radical digital detox is transforming their family dynamics and wellbeing.
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.
Thorpe Park Resort introduces groundbreaking initiative offering ticket discounts to families who lock away their phones, tackling screen addiction and encouraging real-world connections.
Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley opens up about her family's complete social media ban and why she's protecting her daughters from the digital world in candid new interview.
Silicon Valley biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals groundbreaking results after intensive detox programme eliminated microplastics from his system, challenging conventional health wisdom.
British tourists share shocking details of their luxury Turkish holiday gone wrong, comparing resort food to pet food and describing unsanitary conditions that ruined their getaway.
Labour Party announces revolutionary digital veteran card to replace physical IDs, streamlining access to services and recognition for UK armed forces personnel.
Labour plans to replace physical veteran cards with a digital version through the GOV.UK One Login, streamlining access to services and support for former military personnel.
As artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous in British daily life, a concerning trend emerges: many people no longer care about understanding the technology reshaping their world. Explore the growing apathy towards AI's pervasive influence.
Shocking new figures reveal nearly two million British military veterans are struggling with basic digital skills, creating a worrying isolation gap among those who served our nation.
The UK government is launching a new Veteran Card that will serve as the first major test of its national digital ID system, offering former military personnel streamlined access to services and discounts.
Millions of UK homes face imminent transition from traditional copper landlines to digital services as the Big Switch Off accelerates across Britain.