Smart Social Media Use for Better Health

Have you ever opened social media “just for a minute”… and suddenly an hour’s gone?

Yeah. It’s not an accident. Social media triggers a dopamine response—the same chemical that

makes us feel rewarded. Every like, comment, or notification? Mini dopamine hit.

And the more we get it, the more we want it. But mentally,

it comes with a cost. Constant comparison can increase anxiety, lower self-esteem,

and make us feel like we’re not doing enough— even when we are. Exposure to nonstop

news, arguments, and negativity? That can raise stress levels and make

the world feel more dangerous than it actually is. And physically—social media affects our