We Tend to ‘Copy’ Our Friends’ Eating Habits
Razi Berry The research, by Aston University’s School of Life and Health Sciences, found that study participants ate an extra fifth of a portion of fruit and vegetables themselves for every portion they thought their social media peers ate. So, if they believed their friends got their ‘five a day’ of fruit and veg, they […]
Study Looks at Digital-Free Holidays and Travelers’ Experiences
Razi Berry New research reveals the emotional journey that tourists go on when they disconnect from technology and social media while traveling. How engaging in digital-free tourism impacts travelers’ holiday experiences The study, by the University of East Anglia (UEA), University of Greenwich and Auckland University of Technology (AUT), investigated how engaging in digital-free tourism […]
Facebook Use Linked to Depression
Razi Berry Everyone else is better than me. That’s the impression you get when you look at profiles on social networks. Social media and the great depression Great holiday, fantastic party, adorable children, incredible food: everyone shows their life in the best light on social networks. Those who take a look around on such sites […]
“Dry January” Challenge Promotes Physical, Psychological and Emotional Wellbeing
Razi Berry People in the United Kingdom (UK) are participating in a social phenomenon referred to as “dry January.” Participants are encouraged to spend the 30 days of January abstaining from alcohol. The results from the previous year have been acknowledged as creating an immediate physical, psychological and emotional benefit for participants. Dry January: the positive […]
Excessive Postings on Social Media Linked to Narcissistic Traits
Razi Berry A very interesting study suggests that excessive use of social media – especially posting of selfies and images – may be associated with a development or increase in narcissism. Study suggests excessive use of social media associated with narcissism Narcissism is a personality characteristic that is characterized by extreme selfishness, a grandiose view of one’s […]
5 Tips to Prevent Social Media Addiction (it Could be Damaging Our Brains)!
Razi Berry There is growing concern surrounding social media addiction, especially in children. This concern is reasonable, and more and more researchers are beginning to study the similarities between technological addiction and drug addiction. The variable-reward of ‘Likes’ The feeling that people get when they see a ton of likes on an Instagram or Facebook […]
Social Media May be Turning Bad News Into Mass Hysteria
Node Smith, ND A very interesting research study was conducted recently out of the University of Warwick, on how news stories about terrorism, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other potential threats are distorted to the point of hysteria when passed from person to person through social media channels. Just like the old school game of […]
“Facebook Detox” May Be a New Treatment for Stress Reduction
Node Smith, ND Technology has developed much faster than our ability to study its effects on our lives. An example of this is social media, such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and others. The impact of social media on mental and physical health has only just begun being studied over the past few years, and its […]
Latest Social Media Dares: Condom Snorting and “Tide Pod Challenge” Are All Very Bad Ideas!
Node Smith, ND Social media challenges have become very popular for young people, who use them to enhance their social media presence with more “likes” and views. The challenges are sometimes dangerous “dares” that are really bad ideas that can, and do, cause serious health problems. Two of these are condom snorting and the Tide […]