Stellantis, Archer Move Partnership from ‘Concept Phase’ to ‘Execution Phase’
LE BOURGET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 19, 2023--
2023-06-19 14:47
'Southern Charm' star Kathryn Dennis hailed for 'amazing' Father's Day post praising ex Thomas Ravenel
'Sothern Charm' alum Kathryn Dennis said she was grateful that her ex, Thomas Ravenel, was the father of her children
2023-06-19 14:46
Gunbattle in Jenin: 3 Palestinians killed, 29 others wounded in Israeli raid in West Bank
Israeli troops have killed 3 Palestinians, including a minor, and wounded at least 29 others during a massive gunbattle with militants in the streets of the occupied West Bank city of Jenin
2023-06-19 14:46
Labour Promises to Make UK a Clean Energy Superpower by 2030
A Labour government would cut energy bills, create jobs and provide more secure power by sweeping away barriers
2023-06-19 14:45
Goldman Sachs cuts China growth forecast as property slowdown bites
SINGAPORE Goldman Sachs analysts have cut forecasts for China's economic growth, citing persistently weak confidence and the cloud
2023-06-19 14:28
Big Oil’s Green Retreat Helps Clear the Way for Everyone Else in Renewables
Big Oil won’t be missed by its renewable power competitors. Shell Plc’s pivot away from wind farms and
2023-06-19 14:28
Cutting social media use to 30 minutes per day found to significantly reduce anxiety and loneliness
Scientists have found that students who cut social media use to 30 minutes per day can see significant reduction in anxiety, depression, and loneliness, an advance that can lead to better mental health interventions. A growing body of research in recent years has shown that an increase in social media use among young people is linked to their declining mental health. Researchers at Iowa State University assessed this link further in a two-week experiment with 230 college students. Half of the participants were asked to limit their social media usage to 30 minutes a day, and received automated, daily reminders. The study, published in the journal Technology, Mind, and Behavior, found that this group of participants scored significantly lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear of missing out at the end of the experiment compared to the control group. These participants also appeared to have a brighter outlook on life, scoring higher for “positive affect,” which the researchers describe as “the tendency to experience positive emotions described with words such as ‘excited’ and ‘proud.’” “It surprised me to find that participants’ well-being did not only improve in one dimension but in all of them. I was excited to learn that such a simple intervention of sending a daily reminder can motivate people to change their behavior and improve their social media habits,” study co-author Ella Faulhaber said. The psychological benefits from cutting back on social media was found to extend even to participants who sometimes exceeded the 30-minute time limit. Scientists suggest it is not about being perfect, but putting in the effort that makes the difference. While previous research has assessed the effects of limiting or abstaining from social media, many of the interventions recommended in these studies require heavy supervision and deleting apps or using special applications to block or limit social media use. “When a perceived freedom is taken away, we start resisting,” says Douglas A. Gentile, another author of the study, who adds that eliminating social media completely may take away some of its benefits like connecting with friends and family. For those looking to cut back on social media use, scientists recommend setting a timer to see how much time one spends on social media. “Recognize that it’s not easy to stick to a time limit. Social media apps are designed to keep you engaged,” researchers said in a statement. However, they urge people not to give up as limiting social media use over time has real benefits for daily life. “We live in an age of anxiety. Lots of indicators show that anxiety, depression, loneliness are all getting worse, and that can make us feel helpless. But there are things we can do to manage our mental health and well-being,” Dr Gentile said. Read More TikTok allowed millions of people to see Canadian ‘helicopter’ wildfire conspiracies Reddit hit by outage as fight over its future escalates Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all stop working Is your WhatsApp group making you anxious? Don’t worry – you’re not alone From a post-truth world to a post-trust world Why suicides among young women are rising at the fastest rate ever
2023-06-19 14:26
The U.S. Men's National Team Is the Best It Has Ever Been
This is the best the USMNT has ever been.
2023-06-19 14:26
Jon Hamm was supposed to star in Gone Girl
Jon Hamm has revealed he was initially cast as the lead in 2014 thriller Gone Girl but he had to quit the role to focus on filming his TV show Mad Men
2023-06-19 14:26
How did Big Pokey die? Houston rapper, 45, collapses on stage while performing in Beaumont
Big Pokey was an original member of the Screw Up Click group and he was considered a pioneer of the Houston Rap Movement
2023-06-19 14:26
xQc reveals Kick equity in candid exchange with Pokimane, sends fans into frenzy: 'That's utterly insane'
xQc signed a $100M deal with Kick, joining others like Trainwreckstv and Adin Ross who have also entered such partnerships with the platform
2023-06-19 14:24
What's in store for Logan Paul as he seeks return to WWE in MITB?
Logan Paul's flamboyant personality would make him the ideal choice for Money in the Bank and a real danger to the other contenders
2023-06-19 14:24
