September 2, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Andy Hetzel, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, for this week's A Healthier Michigan. They discuss the impact of smartphone use on health. They also agreed that taking breaks from phones is crucial, as excessive scrolling is linked to mental and physical health issues and can become addictive. Andy shared practical tips to reduce phone dependency, such as scheduling regular breaks, powering down devices during activities like coffee breaks or walks, and even deleting social media apps from phones.