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Adult Children: Put the Phone Away and Let’s Talk

By Mary W. Quigley, October 06, 2015 02:12 PM

As a college professor, I made a radical decision about a year ago: I banned smartphones and laptops during class. Honestly, I can’t compete with Facebook or an Internet flash sale or texts from friends. My students now take their notes the old-fashioned way with pen on paper. And it turns out that…

Tapping Into Help for Hearing Loss by Smartphone

By Larry Gannon, January 15, 2015 05:37 PM

I used to have perfect hearing, although I could select what I didn’t want to hear. But now that I’m getting older, I am becoming more concerned about my hearing. I am also a recent cancer survivor, truly thankful for every day that I wake up.

11 Things We Didn't Know Last Week

By Steve Mencher, September 17, 2014 05:43 PM

News, discoveries and ... fun

Goodbye, Desktop. Hello, Apps

By Steve Mencher, August 25, 2014 02:50 PM

If you're not reading this on your smartphone or tablet, you will be soon.

11 Things We Didn't Know Last Week

By Steve Mencher, April 23, 2014 05:22 PM

News, discoveries and ... fun

Your Gut: There's No Travel App for That!

By Samantha Brown, March 19, 2014 04:10 PM

Here's some good news for the tech-challenged! No matter how many travel apps you have on your smartphone, they can't replace the kind of serendipity you'll find when you follow your gut.

How Smart Phone Apps Help Doctors Track Your Health

By Kaiser Health News, March 10, 2014 02:06 PM

By Daniela Hernandez, Kaiser Health News Staff Writer, produced in collaboration with Wired

11 Things We Didn't Know Last Week

By Steve Mencher, February 26, 2014 05:46 PM

News, discoveries and ... fun

6 Mobile Apps to Help You Get Organized

By Suzie Mitchell, December 30, 2013 12:29 PM

Getting more organized and living healthier are classic New Year's resolutions. If you're like me, you need all the help you can get. Here are six mobile apps that can help. While they aren't marketed specifically to the 50+ audience, I've found reasons they can make our lives easier. I use them…

Transform Your Smartphone Photos into Holiday Albums

By Suzie Mitchell, November 19, 2013 02:58 PM

Photos unite family and friends, so if you want to be the hit of a holiday party, just copy my friend Pauline. She recently sat down at brunch and whipped out a stunning book she had made from photos on her iPhone. She said she compiled it with a really easy-to-use mobile app. The beauty and…