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·May 28, 2019·3 min read

How stress leads to Facebook addiction

Stress can have an impact on how we utilize social media sites like Facebook. Those who use the social network to facilitate social support during times of stress are more susceptible to developing Facebook addiction disorder.

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·May 15, 2019·3 min read

Twitter image colors and content could help identify users with depression, anxiety

Combining artificial intelligence and computer vision technology, researchers were able to determine anxiety and depression risks from peoples' Twitter profile pictures.

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

Negative Experiences on Social Media Tied to Higher Odds of Feeling Lonely

According to a new study, negative interactions on social media may increase feelings of loneliness and social isolation in young adults.

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·January 21, 2019·5 min read

Link Between Happiness and Air Quality in China

A new study reports the moods expressed by people on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse.

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·January 10, 2019·4 min read

Excessive Social Media Use Comparable to Drug Addiction

A new study shows an association between excessive social media use and impaired risky decision making, a common deficient in substance addiction.

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·January 10, 2019·4 min read

Baby Boomers More Likely to Spread Fake News

Study reveals less than 9% of Americans shared links to fake news via social media during the 2016 presidential election. However, the behavior was disproportionately common in baby boomers, or those over the age of 65.

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·January 9, 2019·3 min read

Negative Social Media Behaviors Associated with Depression in Millennials

Researchers link social media factors to major depressive disorder in Millennials. The study found those with MDD were less likely to post photos of themselves with other people and reported having less social media followers.

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·December 31, 2018·6 min read

Tips For A New Year Tuneup For Your Brain

Researchers provide strategies for enhancing brain health and lowering stress in the new year.

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·December 5, 2018·4 min read

The Complicated Relationship Between Social Media and Depression

A new study reveals a correlation between the passive use of social media and depression symptoms such as loneliness and fatigue.

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·December 2, 2018·2 min read

I’ll Believe It When I Meme It

Researchers say memes may seem harmless, but they have the potential to spread damaging messages. A new study found memes that spread prejudiced messages are more likely to be believed if they are paired with endorsements from like-minded people.

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·November 16, 2018·4 min read

Using Twitter to Monitor Social Jet Lag

Researchers have managed to find a way to measure social 'jet lag', a mismatch between circadian rhythm and the realities of daily schedules, by analyzing patterns of activity on Twitter.

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·November 15, 2018·4 min read

Social Media’s Negative Impact on How We View Our Bodies

According to researchers, social media use in young women can have a negative impact on the way they view their own bodies and appearance. The study reports women who engage with photos of friends they consider to be more attractive than themselves feel worse about their own appearance directly after viewing.

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