Too much social media can hurt your health—this app can help you cut back

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Key takeaways

• The app, One Sec, can help reduce screen time by asking you to breathe and set an intention before opening certain targeted apps. 
• One study found that using One Sec for six weeks decreased people’s usage of certain apps like social media by 57%.
• Excess screen time has negatively impacted mental health and sleep, leading to feelings of low self-esteem and lack of confidence.

It might sound counterintuitive, but an app could cure your cell phone addiction.