Swapping 30 minutes of social media per day with exercise benefits mental health

[Bagua]

Mental health benefits of replacing social media with exercise

Replacing 30 minutes of social media use with physical activity can enhance emotional well-being and reduce stress, researchers say. The benefits of exercise lingered as much as six months after the end of the study.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

 

[Goldenrod]

Great post @Bagua - heath related and a something that drives me nuts. A group of us get together and I ask where this family is - they are watching TV so I go into to chat and start talking and realize Dad and the two youngins never heard a word I said because they are all staring at their cell or tablet playing games or on social media.

 

[Cheapshot]

The new social media platforms are even worse, the short clips of videos give your brain constant dopamine boosts. They are designed that way for that reason

 

[Lopezeked]

I found that even a short walk outside really helps clear my head. Screens just drain energy, while moving boosts it.