Having your smartphone nearby might improve your cognitive abilities

It’s no secret that most Americans have an unhealthy connection to their smartphones, but this connection isn’t without its benefits. A group of researchers from Florida State University, Indiana University, and the University of Oklahoma recently conducted a study, which found that adults between the ages of 18 and 24 actually performed better on cognitive tests when their phone was nearby. The test subjects were all iPhone users, and halfway through their test, each subject had their smartphone moved to the other side of the room, at which point they started performing more poorly.