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Articles (Social Media)

Living in Social Media and Life-Threatening Disorders!
(Health and Diseases)

Social media has created a fertile environment for interactions and engagement, and has allowed people to share moments of their life with others.  However, we should peel away this glamorous surface and dig under the surface that hides an alarming aspect of this glittery story, which could harm youth mental health seriously.

How Technology Affects Our Eye Health and Sleeping Patterns?
(Health and Diseases)

Since our eyes cannot effectively block the blue light emitted from screens, most of this light penetrates the front of the eye.

Impact of Reels on Attention and Concentration
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

With the rise of reels (short videos), long-form videos no longer capture the attention of younger generations.

Brain Rot
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

On 2 December 2024, the word “Brain Rot” was chosen by Oxford University Press as the word of the year. 

Visual Marketing
(Education, Business, and Society)

The main aim of marketers is to attract the attention of consumers or potential buyers.

Decision Fatigue: New on the Productivity Radar
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Have you ever wondered why some billionaires wear the same outfits repeatedly? Fear of developing “decision fatigue” is the answer.

Social Media: The Good, the Bad, and the Trending
(Computers and Information Technology)

 Most adults remember what life looked like before social media, and they can step away from it, but young people can hardly do so, leading to another potentially dangerous issue “social media addiction”.

Book Review: What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Is trauma just another trend, or, something that we should be looking at? Is it a casual term, or, have a life-changing impact on one’s life?

How to Step Away from the Screen and Stop Doomscrolling
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Staying away from social media can sound easier said than done, but one can take small steps to reduce doomscrolling and its risky consequences.

Violent Media Effects on Viewers and Its Future Impact
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Imagine a child watching a cartoon on television, depicting a bloody battle; what can we expect this child to do to solve their problems?

Communication through the Ages
(Inventions and Innovations)

Communication in the past was never easy. Today, we communicate easily with people around the globe, and access information whenever needed.

Movie Review: The Social Dilemma
(Science in Arts and Culture)

The Social Dilemma is a two-time Emmy-winning Netflix docudrama about the damaging societal impact of social media.

Can Vision Boards Help You Achieve New Year’s Goals?
(Education, Business, and Society)

Top influencers and media personalities have been talking about the power of vision boards; but, are they legit or a social media fad?

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