(HealthDay)—Social media can be a powerful motivating tool. But if your goal is to get to the gym more often, competition beats friendly support on social networking sites, a new study contends.
Nov 9, 2016
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Many teenagers use mobile phones and social media almost constantly. And children are gaining access to these devices and platforms at increasingly younger ages.
Aug 27, 2019
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A new study—the first to look at social media's effect on memory—suggests posting personal experiences on social media makes those events much easier to recall.
Sep 7, 2016
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Did you set a New Year's resolution to kick a bad habit, only to find yourself falling back into old patterns? You're not alone. In fact, research suggests up to 40% of our daily actions are habits—automatic routines we ...
Mar 15, 2023
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Contrary to popular wisdom, daily social media use is not a strong or consistent risk factor for depressive symptoms among adolescents, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health researchers. ...
Aug 12, 2020
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(Medical Xpress)—When it comes to posting on social media, there are few areas of our lives that are off limits.
Mar 22, 2013
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When it comes to mental health, technologies such as smartphones and social media networks are almost always discussed in terms of the dangers they pose. Alongside concerns expressed in the media, some experts believe that ...
May 28, 2015
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Smoking is a major public health problem, killing approximately 443,000 people every year in the United States. Quitting smoking can have a profound effect on a person's health, but it is also one of the hardest addictions ...
Sep 26, 2013
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For University of Toronto Mississauga undergraduate student Boting Gao, emojis are more than just a way to convey a sentiment.
Jul 23, 2020
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Are adolescents who view pornography or music videos more likely to engage in sexting, in which they share sexually explicit content via text, photo, or video using cell phones, email, or social networking sites? A study ...
Dec 3, 2014
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