MADISON (WKOW) — A new study found that losing access to email can actually lower stress levels for some people, while others find the disruption far more anxiety-inducing.
Research shows users typically check their email about 11 times an hour. In one experiment, participants wore heart monitors while going without email for a week, and stress signals dropped during that time.
Still, some people report feeling anxious about missing critical information when their inbox stops working.