Sentences with phrase «addictive power of»

But there's a wealth of research linking adolescent social media use to depression, poor sleep habits, and unhealthy body image — and younger children are even less equipped to deal with the interpersonal challenges and addictive power of social media.

Younger children are even less equipped to deal with the interpersonal challenges and addictive power of social media.

Based on research, interviews, and the author's own experience in a hardcore raiding guild, Lisi's book examines WoW's origins, the addictive power of its gameplay loop, the romances WoW has both cemented and shattered, the enabling power of anonymity, and the thrill of conquering BlizzCon with guildmates you've known for years and just met for the first time.

Without the addictive power of a series, it can be prove difficult in the early stages of your career to persuade readers to buy another of your books — even though your author name may be prominently displayed.»

Combining the addictive power of the Stieg Larsson trilogy with the storytelling drive of The Silence of the Lambs, this adrenaline - drenched thriller is spellbinding from its very first page.

Take advantage of the addictive power of Gamification.

Researchers suspect that it works directly in the brain to disrupt the addictive power of nicotine by affecting the same chemical messengers in the brain, such as the neurotransmitter dopamine, as nicotine does.

Although 70 percent of adult smokers insist that they want to give it up, the addictive power of nicotine overwhelms the will power of most; fewer than 10 percent of attempts to quit are successful.

Schneiderman says the investigation will examine whether manufacturers misled doctors and patients about the addictive power of the drugs.

«Our subpoenas and letters seek to uncover whether or not there was deception involved, if manufacturers misled doctors and patients about the efficacy and addictive power of these drugs.»

«We believe the manufacturers, marketers and promoters of these drugs have misled us as to the addictive power of these drugs in their negligent marketing and misleading promotion of them.

Yes, most of us have felt the addictive power of sugar.

Aphesis is simply one of the initial steps in gaining deliverance from the addictive power of sin in our lives.

Our food industry understands the addictive powers of sugar, and they use it so we will crave more and buy more.

Not exact matches

The game's creator Dong Nguyen famously removed the game from the app store, explaining to Rolling Stone that he cracked under the pressure of its success and had been receiving disturbing letters detailing Flappy Bird's addictive powers.

Yes, God's love and grace truly frees us from the addictive and destructive power of sin in our lives.

Like you, Jeremy, I have an «addictive personality», and you are correct — being healed of addiction is solely through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The simple pages of Genesis reveal in sheer majesty both the original plan of God, and the qualities of human nature in that beginning, and what could, and did befall if man ate of the tree of the experience of sin: the harmony with God is destroyed, and the tyrannical power of the soul in man, if man adores himself as his sole centre of life and meaning, is to bring into the flesh a storm of unruly desire and addictive greed.

There is an addictive, plant - powered «queso» sauce made with roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, a bit of Newman's Own Organics Mild Salsa, and spices.

The warming power of cumin — lots of it — and the umami flavors of tahini make this dip truly addictive.

Moreover, stopping addictive behaviour that is harmful to self or others is not simply a question of will power.

As I have written before, power is addictive and manifests at neurochemical level through a reward circuitry of dopamine flow, the same transmitter responsible for producing a sense of pleasure.

This highly addictive artificial stimulant hurts the liver, diminishing its power to keep your blood clean of toxins.

Gorgeous Unreal Engine 3 powered graphics, absurdly addictive levelling, and some properly entertaining co-op hack»n slashing all add up to one of my favourite new IP's of the year.

The tropical setting, cute enemies, satisfying power - ups, plenty of hidden secrets, and addictive need to keep eating fruit before you croak keeps me hooked for hours.

CHANNEL SURFING: Sunday also brings the return of the addictive drama «Power» (9 p.m., Starz), from executive producer Curtis «50 Cent» Jackson.

Addictive turn - based empire - building with colossal, real - time battles, all set in a world of legendary heroes, giant monsters, flying creatures and storms of magical power.

It's addictive, the satisfying blip as one gear changes to another in less than a blink, the steady surge of power, the sense that you're completely in tune and in control of this barely tamed monster.

There's no real need for the excess of power the massive 6.0 - liter, twin - turbocharged engine provides, but I can't help but feel like the sound might get addictive.

First appearing in the UK at the very end of the eighties, with a two - seat roadster layout, modest power and incredible agility, it embodied everything that made famous British sports cars — like the Lotus Elan — so addictive to drive.

The power delivery is explosive, and even short bursts of acceleration are addictive.

- Margot Livesey «A searing, addictive novel about the power and limitations of food, family, success, and desire.

With more than 50 events, three unique game modes, and hundreds of props, ride pieces and modular scenery, «ScreamRide» unleashes the power of unbound creation, extreme destruction, and addictive gameplay.»

The audio is full of affirming sounds for when you complete matches of gems and make power - ups which keep you playing the highly addictive game.

I think the true power of this game is its «grindy» addictive nature.

The unlikeliest of heroes, Putty has unique powers that make gameplay incredibly addictive, yet accessible for the casual gamer, with special objects to find and use,

It's got the same classic, tactical RPG gameplay that made the 1997 original so addictive, plus a brilliant reworking of Yasumi Matsuno's twisting storyline about clashing armies and the lengths to which people go for power.

In Halo 4, the mindlessly - addictive player - versus - player mode in multiplayer is made much more enjoyable, thanks to a leveling system for characters and (of course) new weapons, upgrades, abilities, and armour to enhance both your characters aesthetics and combat power.

Bright colors, enhanced gameplay, amazing power - ups and the same addictive game mechanics await for you in this fancy installment of the hit match 3 puzzle game.

It can be a little addictive to search for every Power Moon on every level and unlock all of the game's secrets that you definitely wouldn't mind picking up the game again.

Laserbreak 2 is the much anticipated sequel to the very popular Laserbreak - the highly addictive and original puzzler that has hooked millions of players worldwide.Control your laser and use various physics objects to collect the coins and destroy the targets.You \'ll have to use your brain power, forward thinking and...

Pokemon provides the addictive core of catching, training and battling some cool critters, brought to full 3D life by the Vita's processing power.

The blaster filled, Jedi powered arena battles of this addictive PvP battler is perfect for strategy genre minded gamers.

The constant reward of loot along with power ups is a driving force behind why this title is so addictive to play.

With the power of the console's 16 - bit processor behind it, the game's an addictive and hugely atmospheric experience, too.

Collecting them all is an addictive challenge, and it reminds me of the countless hours I spent hunting for power orbs in Crackdown.

Addictions take over a person's ability to have of self - control of the action which leads to the fogging of any will power to stop the addictive activity even when a matter of great importance comes in conflict with the addiction.

Some people see addiction as a disease in which addicts are afflicted and have little power over the cause or onset of addiction - to be a pre-disposition (the «addictive personality»).