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Florida residents' anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows

Over 40 million American adults—approximately 19%—live with an anxiety disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. Read More

Why Gen Z can’t sleep: The shocking link between social media, stress, and sleepless nights

Young people today face sleep challenges due to constant technology use. Social media overload, information, communication, and social pressures contr ... Read More

Social media can cause stress in real life. Our 'digital thermometer' helps track it

Social media has reached more than half (63.9%) of the world's population since it got started in 1996. Social network platforms grew from 970 million users in 2010 to 5.41 billion in July 2025. The ... Read More

What Chronic Stress Does to Your Brain Over Time

Chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can damage the body's natural rhythm and disrupt the part of the brain involved in learning, memory, and emotion, according to Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, MD, ... Read More

Trendy ‘cortisol cocktail’ could melt stress and pounds away, influencers claim

A trendy drink making the rounds on social media, the "cortisol cocktail," is said to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Influencers claim the non-alcoholic concoction can help ... Read More

Scientists have pointed out the possible stress of using social media

Social media has become an integral part of the lives of more than half of the world's population, and their influence is growing every year. However, despite all the advantages, the time spent on ... Read More

Social media isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially for teens with mental health conditions

Teens with diagnosed mental health conditions spend roughly 50 minutes more on social media each day. Those with internalizing conditions report more social comparison, mood shifts from feedback, and ... Read More

Does social media make you think your relationship is toxic? 52% in national survey say yes

If you've ever scrolled through TikTok or Instagram and suddenly questioned whether your partner might be "toxic" or "gaslighting" you, you're definitely not alone. According to LifeStance Health's ... Read More

Ask Dr. Steve: Teen mental health in the Social Media Age: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Parenting teenagers has always been challenging, but today’s parents face an unprecedented dilemma: protecting teens from digital dangers while respecting their need for independence and social ... Read More