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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

Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns

A large study of more than 10,000 adolescents found age 13 marks a sharp rise in bedtime screen use. Teens were more likely to scroll, stream, and message in bed, leading to shorter and more disrupted ... 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

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

7 Reasons to Think Social Media Has Peaked

The numbers tell a story of stagnation and perhaps the beginnings of general decline: Time spent on social media peaked in 2022, led by steep usage decreases among young people. The decline “is not ... Read More

The Cortisol Scroll: Why Social Media Is Hijacking Your Sleep

When you scroll through your phone at night, you're not just bathing your retina in light. You're loading your brain with ideas, emotions, and problems that aren’t yours - at the exact moment your ... 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

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

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

Social media: One in five parents unsure what 'reasonable' screen time limits look like - tips for half-term

One in three children are spending over three hours a day on social media, their parents admitted 📱 The October half-term holidays begin this week for many schoolchildren across the country A new ... Read More