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Alexa Mikhail

Digital detoxing? New study says the ‘Goldilocks’ rule for social media screen time use may be the key

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Considering going on a social media hiatus? New research suggests short-term breaks from social networking sites (SNS) may not give you the mood boost you’re looking to achieve. Still, the scientists suggest cutting back can reduce the negative effects of social media without giving you significant withdrawal-like symptoms.  

How too much social media harms us

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