Americans now use social media as their primary news source, research shows

This is according to new research by Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) (via NiemanLab ), which found that 54 percent of people in the U.S. get news via social media and ... Read More

Curating Your Social Media Experience for Mental Health

Every day, we are inundated by bad news. Use these tips to curate your online experience and protect your mental health. Read More

How Social Media Can Impact Your Consumption Habits - Forbes

It’s nearly impossible to scroll through any social media feed without seeing pictures of food, recipes, food-related videos, or simply posts from friends and family discussing what they have or ... Read More

Two-week social media news habits boost knowledge and trust

Following news on social media can enhance knowledge, belief accuracy, and trust, suggesting a path to a more informed society through verified content. Read More

Social media can influence eating disorders in adolescents, experts say

Social media use alone doesn't cause eating disorders but can be dangerous for people prone to developing one, experts say. Read More

What Social Media Can Tell You About Your Spending Habits (And How To Spend Less)

It's no surprise that social media can make you spend more, but you're probably not aware of just how much that influence actually is. Learn More: 5 'Necessities' Frugal People Don't Buy, ... Read More

Healthy eating social media accounts influence diet choices

Researchers from Aston University have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food. Read More

Social Media and News Fact Sheet - Pew Research Center

Social media plays a crucial role in Americans' news consumption, with about one-third of adults saying they regularly get news on Facebook and YouTube. Read More

Replacing social media use with physical activity - ScienceDaily

If you spend 30 minutes less on social media every day and engage in physical activity instead, you do a lot to improve your mental health, according to a new study. Participants who followed this ... Read More

How Following Healthy Eating Accounts On Social Media Can Improve Your ...

How Following Healthy Eating Accounts On Social Media Can Improve Your Diet The study highlights the potential of social media as a tool for promoting healthier dietary behaviors. Read More

Extreme Weather Can Increase Social Media Use - Psychology Today

As I discussed in a recent post, there is some evidence that social media use can harm your sense of well-being, though you can learn to use it more effectively. Given the influences of social ... Read More

Can ️s change minds? How social media influences public opinion and ...

Social media use has been shown to decrease mental health and well-being, and to increase levels of political polarization. But social media also provides many benefits, including facilitating access ... Read More