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If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something. A new study out last week in JAMA Network ...

It seems possible that Keir Starmer might soon make a decision on whether to introduce a ban on social media from under-16s.

In busy times, it can feel good when a friend cancels plans last-minute or you have a weekend free of any social commitments — but experts warn Americans' growing tendency toward being anti-social can ...

I spoke with experts to discover how, when and why wellness influencers have gained the ability to spread health misinformation on social media. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the ...

It can be hard for people to ask for help when they need it, especially with their mental health. Finding help? Equally difficult. The average wait time nationally for behavioral health services is 48 ...

Posts with the text “Propaganda I'm not falling for” and a list that might include diet culture, something about the rise of conservatism and alternative milk choices — to name a few — have been ...

America's leading retirement program is facing a $23.2 trillion long-term funding shortfall, as well as possible benefit cuts by 2033. Social Security's steadily growing funding deficit is commonly ...

There are different perspectives on how many areas of self-care contribute to a happy, healthy life. But in some way, shape, ...