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Hongkongers embrace digital detox for well-being

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Many Hongkongers are adopting digital detox practices to combat stress and improve well-being in response to an "always-on" culture. These methods include establishing phone-free habits, disabling non-essential notifications, and limiting screen time, particularly before bed. Experts highlight the link between excessive screen use and negative impacts on mental health, sleep, and social connections. AI

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Hongkongers embrace digital detox for well-being

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Sun ·

    Divorcing devices: how digital detox helps Hongkongers ‘carve out moments’

    In the second instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Fiona Sun looks into how residents are embracing digital detox, as experts warn that excessive screen use is linked to anxiety, depression and sleep disorders. For Rober…

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