If You Can’t Eat without Watching Something, Psychology Says These 8 Traits Might Apply to You

If you can’t eat without watching something, psychology says these 8 traits might apply to you

Have you ever found yourself unable to take a single bite of your meal without pressing “play” on your favorite show or scrolling through a video feed? It’s more common than you might think. In our device-driven world, dining tables often double as personal entertainment hubs. From streaming sitcoms on smartphones to catching up on YouTube clips, many of us have grown accustomed to pairing eating with watching. I used to tell myself it was just …

How Convenience Culture Messes with Long-Term Wellness

UNITED STATES—Everything today is built around speed. You can get food delivered in under ten minutes, answer work emails from your phone at midnight, and stream anything at any time of day. The goal seems to be doing more with less effort, but there’s a cost, especially when it comes to health. Convenience often looks helpful in the moment, but over time, it changes how people move, rest, eat, and take care of themselves. This shift doesn’t alw…