Testing the £55 'Brick' Phone Addiction Cure
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson announces he's taking an entire year off from music and social media to reconnect with the real world, sparking conversations about celebrity burnout and digital wellness.
Groundbreaking research from University College London shows that reducing social media use to just 30 minutes daily can significantly improve psychological wellbeing, depression, and loneliness.
Discover Britain's most spectacular hidden gems with our guide to remote cottages and cabins across Scotland, Wales and England - perfect for digital detoxes and reconnecting with nature.
Former Miss Australia Rachael Finch reveals her radical three-month digital detox journey with her nine-year-old daughter Violet, banning screens and embracing mindful living in their Queensland home.
Experience the ultimate digital detox in a beautifully restored 18th-century cottage nestled in West England's unspoiled countryside, offering fishing, hiking and complete tranquillity.
Discover how young Britons are ditching digital distractions for extreme concentration marathons in a surprising movement reclaiming attention spans.
Celebrating the life and legacy of pioneering psychiatrist Professor Peter Whybrow, whose groundbreaking work exposed the dangerous intersection of modern capitalism and human neuroscience.
Exploring the science behind dopamine detoxing, the social media phenomenon sweeping the UK that claims to combat digital addiction and boost mental focus.
Discover what neuroscience really says about dopamine fasting and whether this popular wellness trend can genuinely rebalance your brain chemistry for better focus and mental wellbeing.
In an ironic twist of modern life, a leading UK scientist learned of his Nobel Prize triumph while completely disconnected from technology during a digital detox retreat in the American wilderness.
Discover how breaking free from endless scrolling with a simple daily practice transformed one person's relationship with books and mental wellbeing.
Groundbreaking new research reveals how the relentless pace of digital life, chronic stress, and environmental toxins are creating a global health crisis. Discover the science behind why we're sicker than ever and practical steps to reclaim your wellbeing
Exclusive research uncovers how excessive screen time is eroding British leisure time, with the average adult spending over 23 hours weekly on devices instead of traditional hobbies.
A pioneering UK school has implemented a strict 'phone-free' policy, requiring students to surrender their devices from morning until home time to combat distraction and boost wellbeing, earning widespread praise from parents and experts.
A surprising new trend sees a majority of UK adults embracing 'grandparent hobbies' like baking bread, knitting, and gardening for stress relief and a digital detox, according to a new study.
Discover the top 'dumbphones' of 2024 for escaping screen addiction. Our expert review covers the best basic mobiles for calls, texts, and digital wellbeing without the smartphone chaos.
Discover why MP3 players are making an unexpected comeback in 2025. From digital detox seekers to audiophiles, explore the surprising demographics driving this analogue revival in Britain's tech market.