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Tips for Transforming Your Media Habits for Better Mental Health

Why it's important to reflect on your media choices.

By Pilar Gerasimo

Turf Wars: How Special Interests Manipulate Online Activism to Influence Health Narrative

How special interests concoct “grassroots” movements online, mobilizing mobs that help shape the public conversation about health.

By Experience Life Staff

Mindful Technology

How to Maintain Body Positivity in a Digital Age

The web is full of opportunities for self-comparison — and self-judgment. Here’s how to protect your body confidence.

By Grace Labatt

Attitude/Mindset Personal Development

A New Health Basic: Digital-Media Literacy

Founding editor Pilar Gerasimo discusses why media literacy matters to health seekers.

By Pilar Gerasimo

Columns

Should Social Media Carry Warning Labels?

Yes, according to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who calls for tobacco-style warnings on social media platforms.

By Ella Roberts

Family/Parenting/Kids Mental Health

Social-Media Use Linked to Sleep Problems in Millenials

Frequent visitors to popular channels may toss and turn more often.

By Craig Cox

Mindful Technology Sleep

Unpacking the Challenges of Social Health in the Digital Age

Americans are more digitally connected than ever before, yet numerous studies show that we are increasingly unhappy. Why is that? Dallas Hartwig and Pilar Gerasimo help us unpack the challenges of social health in the digital age.

By Experience Life Staff

Mindful Technology

Excessive Social-Media Use Linked to Depression in Young Adults

New study suggests heavy users are nearly three times more likely to be depressed.

By Craig Cox

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

7 Ways to Spot Misinformation on Social Media

On social media, separating fact from fiction isn’t always easy. Use these tips to help cut through the noise.

By Kaelyn Riley

Healthy Communication Mindful Technology

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Can Social Media Encourage Disordered Eating Habits?

Social media can be a helpful health tool, a dangerous influence, or something in between. Is your feed supporting you?

By Kaelyn Riley

Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

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How Social Media Usage Can Influence Your Diet

Comparing what you eat to what social-media influencers eat can sabotage your diet. Here's why.

By Katie Dohman

Metabolism/Weight Loss Mindful Eating

How to Lower Your Political Stress Level

A constant barrage of political advertising and infighting can raise your anxiety level. Here’s how to calm down this election season.

By Jon Spayde

Mental Health Stress

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When Not to Share on Social Media

Posting about your life on social media is now considered the norm — but there is some information that is best kept offline. Check out these tips on online etiquette.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Healthy Communication Mindful Technology