How Social Media Affects Your Brain and Body
Everyone loves hopping on their favorite social networks, but the truth is that there are some seriously addictive qualities to them. Turns out, staying connected and informed comes with some side effects for your brain and body.
YouTube channel AsapSCIENCE took a look at some ways non-stop social networking can change your brain. The need to always be online shares similarities in the brain with other forms of addiction. So how does this hurt you? It can reduce your ability to multitask, affect your memory, and start to rewire your nervous system, causing the famous “phantom vibrations.” There’s nothing wrong with using social networks, but just like anything else, moderation is key. Too much of anything can be bad and it’s okay to take a break every once in a while.
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