New Delhi, March 5 -- A smartphone is a part of our busy lives, but what if you stop using it for three days? Though it may sound impossible, a research report shows that the benefits could change your mind, reported Hindustan Times.

The study, published recently in Computers in Human Behaviour and quoted by Hindustan Times, found that avoiding smartphones, even for a short period, could actually impact brain chemistry.

For the study, the researchers conducted an experiment with young adults, asking them to follow a 72-hour smartphone detox. The participants could only use their devices for essential tasks like work, daily activities, and staying in touch with close family or partners.

During the three-day period, researchers conducted...