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How A.I. and Social Media Contribute to ‘Brain Rot’

A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do? Read More

Why I got rid of my smartphone for a 'digital detox'

Jess Farnham put herself on a week-long "digital detox" when she realised her screen time was getting out of control - and the challenge has now given her the taste for an even longer stint. 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 contribute to mental fatigue and anxiety. This digital ... Read More

I owe my livelihood to social media. I'm still trying to limit my screen time. | Opinion

Social media has been shown to negatively impact mental health, attention spans, and political discourse. Despite its drawbacks, many people remain on social media for professional reasons and to ... Read More

Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than many experts recommend. How to handle it

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was published ... Read More

Beyond The Screen: Your Social Media Detox Plan

Social media has become so ingrained in our daily routines that stepping away can feel incredibly challenging. The constant urge to scroll, check for updates, and see what others are doing can easily ... Read More

Kids Who Use Social Media Are Falling Behind On These Two Vital Skills, Finds Study

But even the lowest users of social media, kids who used it just a single hour a day or less, still scored lower, too, by an average of 1 to 2 points, according to one of the study's authors, Dr. Read More

Screen Time and Teen Mental Health: Is More Always Worse?

Is more screen time always bad for adolescents? Parents are often concerned that too much screen time (e.g., time spent looking at social media apps on smartphones, monitors while gaming, or TV while ... Read More