Nomophobia, or “NO MObile PHone PhoBIA” is when a person experiences fear or anxiety about not having mobile phone connectivity. It can lead to agitation, changes in breathing, and other symptoms.

Do you know this word? Nomophobia is a term describing a growing fear in today’s world—the fear of being without a mobile device, or beyond mobile phone contact. Among today’s high school and college ...

In today's digitally connected world, it's not uncommon to see people glued to their smartphones, checking messages, scrolling through social media feeds, or playing games. However, for some ...

Most people these days are so hooked to their cell phones that they are hardly seen without one, and many (including us) don't even have a landline. But at what point does incessant phone use and the ...

Nomophobia symptoms: If your parents ever told you your phone usage has become an addiction and you might have a disorder, it’s time to pay heed to their words. Because science has now confirmed that ...

Do you have trouble putting down your smartphone or feel anxious when you know you’ll lose service for a few hours? Do thoughts of being without your phone cause distress? If so, it’s possible you ...

The study found that nearly 53 percent of mobile phone users in Britain tend to be anxious when they lose their mobile phone, run out of battery or credit, or have no network coverage. (Image: Canva) ...