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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, scrolling through social media may be detrimental to the average person’s well-being. Surprised? We’re not! Widely popular among young adults and adults alike, social media has been linked to greater feelings of social isolation. These emotions can escalate quickly if we are constantly refreshing posts, feeling like we are either better or worse o than our “friends.” This negative attitude often leads to jealousy or envy—neither of which positively a ects our mental health. Our resolution? Real friends are better than virtual friends. Spend a night out on the town with your gal pals, or take on a hike with the guys—no social media allowed.

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