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Social media has dramatically changed how we communicate with one another and how we experience various kinds of media. However, studies have increasingly shown that social media can negatively impact the mental health of its users and has even been shown to put some users in danger. Spotting and… Read more
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What do the model of your first car, your favorite hobby, your pet’s name, and the high school you attended have in common? If you said they’re all topics for questions commonly used for online account security and online quizzes, you’re correct! Before you take a quiz to find out which… Read more
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Keeping your kids safe has become much more complicated since you were their age. Locking the door and looking both ways before crossing the street barely scratches the surface of the safety routines your family needs to know about in order to stay out of harm’s way.The newest threat to young… Read more
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Being a kid or young adult has its many challenges, but unfortunately, these common issues are further exacerbated by stressors that arise from social media. More specifically, the issues surrounding social media addiction and how it negatively impacts children and young adults as their brains… Read more
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The majority of people have at least one social media account. The younger you are, the more likely you are to have accounts on everything from Instagram to TikTok. Many people monetize their content on these platforms and make a living on sites such as Twitch and YouTube. While these platforms are… Read more
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Many people are on at least one social media platform, and individuals are being introduced to this phenomenon at younger and younger ages. The proliferation of technology and the popularity of social media has made it easier for people to connect with people they know—and even those they don't—all… Read more
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According to a 19-page advisory by the United States surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, up to 95% of youth ages 13–17 report using a social media platform–over a third of those claiming that they use social media "almost constantly." The point of Dr. Vivek Murthy was to call out the potential harm… Read more
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Smartphone technology has enhanced the lives of most people who own these devices. You can look up information almost instantaneously, order products from websites to be delivered to your door, and keep in close contact with friends, colleagues, and family. However, tech addiction, particularly… Read more
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Companies like Facebook and Instagram are luring users in by causing users to develop dangerous and even life-threatening habits with their algorithms. What once was seen as a place to connect has now turned into a toxic minefield. However, parents and young adults are now fighting back against the… Read more
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Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, BeReal, and even LinkedIn are all social media sites that have taken over much of our everyday lives. Whether you are mindlessly scrolling through Instagram, watching a stream of TikToks that have been perfectly curated on your for-you page, or… Read more
