Rural Health Day addresses challenges, solutions for rural access to care
Thursday, November 14, 2019
University of Nevada, Reno
School of Medicine
Addictive tech is taking over our lives. Here's how to push back. - By Roseann Langlois
Ten years ago, the average person could look at a photo and concentrate for 12 seconds. Today, our attention span has dropped to eight seconds.
A goldfish can focus for nine.
What gives? Professor, researcher and New York Times bestselling author Adam Alter, Ph.D., attributes our shrinking attention span to the advent of so-called addictive tech items like the smartphone, iPhone and iPad (items that are-not coincidentally-prohibited in the homes of the same innovators who brought them to market).
In his most recent book, "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping us Hooked," Alter explores how technology is straining our relationships and fueling a frenetic, round-the-clock work culture.
As the keynote speaker for UNR Med's 2019 Healthy Nevada Speaker Series Nov. 18, Alter will present ideas for creating a more sustainable relationship with technology.
We asked him about tech addiction, how it's affecting us and what we can do.
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Addictive tech is taking over our lives. Here’s how to push back
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Cell lines and antibody commercialized through reagent licensing program
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Natalie Mazzullo named to Nevada Commission on Aging
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Dr. Lorrel Toft named to cardiovascular clinical faculty appointments in partnership between UNR Med and Carson Tahoe Health
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Reflections from the Dean: The regenerative power of teacher-learner relationships
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
In the news
Nevada Rural Health Care day with UNR Med (with video)
November 14, 2019 • KRXI (FOX)
UNR Med, Carson Tahoe Health form partnership
November 6, 2019 • Northern Nevada Business View
Omega-3 fatty acids with statin therapy reduce major adverse CV events
November 5, 2019 • Healio Cardiology Today
American College of Physicians Nevada Chapter
2019 Annual Scientific Meeting
November 15–16, 2019
Student Outreach Clinics: Women's Clinic
Women's Clinic
November 16, 2019 • 8–10 a.m.
Healthy Nevada Speaker Series
Dr. Adam Alter
November 18, 2019 • 5:30–7 p.m.
ECHO Clinics: Geriatrics
Effective Strategies for Patient Engagement
November 19, 2019 • 12–1 p.m.
10th ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM of the SIERRA NEVADA CHAPTER of the SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE
November 19, 2019 • 12:30–6:30 p.m.
ECHO Clinics: Pain Management
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Pain Management
November 20, 2019 • 8–9 a.m.
Academic Faculty Data Dialogue
November 20, 2019 • 12–1 p.m.
ECHO Clinics: Special Series
Medication Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
November 20, 2019 • 12–1:30 p.m.
A+E Workshop
November 21, 2019 • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.