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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Martti Suosalo reveals surprising 'addiction' – spouse Virpi had to intervene

Finnish actor Martti Suosalo shares a humorous anecdote about his susceptibility to infomercials, highlighting a specific incident where he ordered a questionable inflatable bed.

Mar 23 • 06:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

A Mysterious Drama

This debut film struggles to find its footing but features strong performances from its cast.

Mar 21 • 16:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Dave Grohl reveals he has attended 430 therapy sessions to deal with betrayal and 'addiction to achievement'

Dave Grohl disclosed that he has undergone over 430 therapy sessions to address personal issues stemming from betrayal and his pursuit of success.

Mar 20 • 15:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

What is the reality of seniors and their 'digital addiction'?

The article discusses the concerns and realities surrounding seniors and their internet usage, making the case for caution when labeling their online behavior as digital addiction.

Mar 20 • 06:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Classic 1980s and 1990s Neighbours cast today — from addiction to war

The article explores the fates of classic 'Neighbours' cast members from the 1980s and 1990s, reflecting on their careers and personal challenges.

Mar 19 • 14:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Liza Minnelli reveals her last words to her mother Judy Garland

Liza Minnelli shares her last words to her mother Judy Garland in her new biography.

Mar 19 • 04:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Lulu, 77, makes morbid death admission 'I wonder how long I've got left'

Lulu, the 77-year-old singer and actress, reflects on her mortality and the importance of seeking help for addiction and mental health as she prepares for a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

Mar 18 • 11:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Blake Fielder-Civil's tortured life from two dead girlfriends to losing his kids

Blake Fielder-Civil discusses his tumultuous past, especially his relationship with Amy Winehouse, while reflecting on his sobriety and the challenges he has faced since her death.

Mar 17 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Pregnant Molly Mae Hague addicted to nasal sprays and 'struggling to breathe'

Molly Mae Hague has openly discussed her struggles with nasal spray addiction during her second pregnancy, expressing concerns about her health.

Mar 17 • 13:37 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Why is Minecraft so popular and do video games improve memory? Playing 'shooters' is an acceptable form of releasing aggression, says psychologist

Psychologist Marcel Martončik discusses the popularity of video games and the potential negative effects of 'dark patterns' used by developers that can lead to addiction.

Mar 16 • 18:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The Chase star reveals 30 cigarette a day habit after becoming 'obsessed'

Shaun Wallace from The Chase discusses overcoming his past habit of smoking up to 30 cigarettes a day as part of a broader issue with obsessions.

Mar 16 • 13:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Tatum O’Neal: The Tragic Story of the Youngest Oscar Winner

Tatum O’Neal reflects on her tumultuous life, revealing personal struggles with addiction and family trauma in a recent interview.

Mar 14 • 17:32 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

The main character usually keeps her distance from older women, for she knows that if she smells them, it is difficult to resist

Eva Rún Snorradóttir's novel explores a young woman's unhealthy obsession with older women, likening the craving for love to addiction.

Mar 14 • 17:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I saved £15K house deposit after making Klarna ban me

A young woman shares her journey of overcoming a shopping addiction that led her to save £15,000 for a house deposit after getting banned from Klarna.

Mar 11 • 09:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Memoirs of Liza Minnelli: Her Addictions, Her Mother's Depression, Judy Garland, and the Tragedy She Never Overcame

Liza Minnelli reflects on her tumultuous life, including her struggles with addiction and her relationship with her iconic mother, Judy Garland, as she prepares to release her memoir upon turning 80.

Mar 9 • 20:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Matti, 39, quit nicotine pouches and realized what poison they are – an incredible change in brain function

Matti Harju shares his remarkable journey of quitting nicotine pouches and the unexpected cognitive changes he experienced as a result.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Once You Get Addicted to Drugs, Where in the Brain Is Damaged?

A study by a joint research team from South Korea and the United States has identified a specific brain cell type linked to drug addiction relapse.

Mar 9 • 05:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe used to 'run on coffee and cigarettes,' now he's a 'fitness freak'

Daniel Radcliffe discusses his transformation from a reliance on substances to becoming dedicated to fitness in a recent interview.

Mar 8 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Liza Minnelli celebrates her 80th birthday with an emotional striptease: sex, drugs, and 'all that jazz'

Liza Minnelli marks her 80th birthday with the release of her book 'Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!', reflecting on her tumultuous life, including her relationship with her famous mother, Judy Garland, her marriages, and her recovery from addiction.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Instagram and TikTok are like drugs. Could they be banned?

The article discusses the addictive nature of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, comparing them to drugs and raising questions about potential bans.

Mar 6 • 14:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Micah P. Hinson: "The United States is full of damn nationalists and Christian fanatics trying to throw everyone out"

Micah P. Hinson, an American musician raised in Texas, reflects on his struggles with addiction and depression, his decision to leave the US, and his new life in Madrid.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Is Meta and Google or Parents to Blame for Smartphone Addiction?

The article discusses the accountability for youth smartphone addiction amidst ongoing court discussions in Los Angeles concerning tech giants.

Mar 5 • 16:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

5 Health Traps in Your Medicine Cabinet

Health experts warn that commonly available over-the-counter medications can pose unexpected health risks when misused or overused.

Mar 5 • 13:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Lightphone: The Smartphone, Your Enemy and Helper

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, actor Aaron Paul discusses the balance between smartphone dependency and its potential benefits during a panel on smartphone addiction.

Mar 5 • 09:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

Obesity medications can reduce the risk of addiction

New studies suggest that certain diabetes and obesity drugs may lower the risk of addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

Mar 5 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

This is how scientists intend to prevent alcohol and drugs from hijacking the brain

Researchers have identified neural mechanisms activated by cocaine and alcohol consumption that could lead to new treatments for addiction.

Mar 4 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Billy Idol: "Took Crack to Free Myself from Heroin"

Billy Idol revealed that he took crack cocaine to help himself stop using heroin during his struggle with addiction.

Mar 4 • 14:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Ginette Reynal, at 66: reveals how she overcame her addictions and talks about the passage of time, her passion for painting, and love

Actress Ginette Reynal reflects on her relationships with her children and shares her artistic ambitions in an intimate interview.

Mar 4 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Daniel Radcliffe reveals that he replaced addictions with intense gym workouts

Daniel Radcliffe shares how he transformed his life by quitting alcohol and adopting a rigorous exercise routine since 2012.

Mar 3 • 23:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The tricks that make us addicted to apps

The article discusses various tactics used by tech companies to keep users engaged with their apps, as explained by researcher Sissela Nutley.

Mar 1 • 13:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The Apps Play with Your Brain - This is Why You Lose

Tech giants exploit our brains to keep us addicted to social media, prompting calls for legislative action against their manipulative designs.

Mar 1 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

In the Face of Digital Intoxication

The article discusses the phenomenon of digital intoxication, where harmful information affects people's perceptions of reality, especially the youth.

Feb 27 • 22:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

David Bowie’s daughter says she doesn’t ‘place blame’ on parents for rehab stints

David Bowie’s daughter Alexandria ‘Lexi’ Zahra Jones clarifies her earlier comments about her childhood rehab experiences and emphasizes her love and lack of resentment toward her parents.

Feb 27 • 20:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

What Happens in Your Brain When You Eat Sugar

The article explores the complex biochemical processes in the brain triggered by sugar consumption and why people crave sweet foods.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

You Can Get Out of Mobile Addiction Too: Defensive Tactics Against Those Sticky Algorithms

The article discusses the rising concern over mobile addiction and offers defensive strategies to counteract the invasive actions of tech companies.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Coronation Street viewers say 'it's over' after fan favourite Bernie is arrested

Fans of 'Coronation Street' are expressing concern for Bernie Winter after her arrest due to her involvement in a mysterious incident on the show.

Feb 26 • 20:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Bonil's Column

The article briefly discusses social media addiction in contemporary society.

Feb 26 • 05:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm addicted to eating cardboard - I add it to meals when everyone's asleep'

A man shares his unusual addiction to eating cardboard in the latest season of TLC's 'My Strange Addiction.'

Feb 25 • 11:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Column 'Midlife Crisis': I Buried My Smartphone

The columnist, part of the last generation to grow up without digital technology, describes her decision to live without a smartphone to combat addiction to digital devices.

Feb 25 • 08:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The discovery of a genetic alteration that predisposes to smoking less opens another avenue for treating smoking addiction

A study has identified rare genetic variants associated with reduced tobacco consumption, presenting new possibilities for smoking cessation treatments.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The daughter of David Bowie and Iman tells her hard story: an adolescence marked by drugs and psychiatric treatments away from her family

Lexi Jones, the daughter of David Bowie and Iman, reveals her struggles with drug addiction and mental health issues in a candid Instagram video.

Feb 24 • 15:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A ‘fake’ murder on the mobile phone screen

The article discusses the proliferation of fake news on social media and the pervasive addiction to social media platforms.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Digital Addiction of Minors: "I Treat Kids Who Spend the Weekend in Their Room with Their Mobile"

The article discusses the rising issue of digital addiction among minors, highlighting psychological symptoms and legal actions against major tech companies.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Danniella Westbrook shares unfiltered look after Dubai face lift

Danniella Westbrook showcases her new look following extensive cosmetic surgery in Dubai.

Feb 23 • 16:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The Apps Play with Your Brain - That's Why You Lose

Tech giants manipulate our cognitive weaknesses to keep us hooked on social media, and there are growing calls for more regulation to address these addictive designs.

Feb 23 • 12:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Jerry O'Connell reveals the powerful bedroom ultimatum that finally ended his smoking habit

Jerry O'Connell shares how a stark ultimatum from his wife prompted him to quit smoking after decades of struggle with nicotine addiction.

Feb 21 • 21:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Harsh images: Danniella Westbrook, who has destroyed her face, appeared at the pool with her head bandaged

Danniella Westbrook, known from the British soap EastEnders, appeared at a Dubai pool with head bandages following facial surgeries due to her long-standing health issues.

Feb 21 • 19:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Ernestina Pais. She Resurged After a Period of Darkness and Emotionally Reflects on Her Struggle to Overcome Alcoholism: 'I Wanted to Get Out'

In an emotional interview, journalist and actress Ernestina Pais discusses her battle with alcoholism and the impact it had on her and her family.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Memoirs of Liza Minnelli: From Her Gay Husband and the Dangerous 'Genetic' Legacy of Her Mother to the Fight Against Excesses

Liza Minnelli's upcoming autobiography reveals intimate details about her life, including her struggles and triumphs, and is set to release in March.

Feb 20 • 23:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A recovering alcoholic who returns to tasting wine, what do we do with this story?

The article discusses the complex narrative of a recovered alcoholic who is now a renowned wine taster, challenging the straightforward narrative of addiction recovery.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC

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