Quitting Social Media May Actually Help Calm Your Broken Online Brain
“I am so happy with my decision — it was one of the best forms of self-care I practiced with myself this year.”
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Fjolla Arifi
Fjolla Arifi a health fellow for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York.
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I Tried A Flip Phone For A Week For My Mental Health And Here's How It Went
Old tech is the new trend, so I decided to try using a flip phone (remember the Motorola Razr?) for a week to cut down on social media use and improve my mental health. Here’s how I did it, and how it went.
Gen Z Is Choosing A Vape-Free New Year Over Dry January
People are documenting their journeys and sharing tips on TikTok about how to quit vaping, including what to expect during nicotine withdrawal.
10 Tips for a Healthier New Year From Doctors On Twitter
Increasing fiber, keeping your feet off the dashboard, and limiting alcohol consumption — pediatricians, oncologists, and psychologists offer tips for a healthy 2023.
Tyler James Williams Almost Died From Crohn’s Disease When He Was 24. Here’s How The Chronic Illness Affects Young People.
At one point, Williams needed surgery to remove 6 inches of his intestines and developed sepsis, dropping to 105 pounds.
“Almond Moms” Can Promote Disordered Eating. Here’s How TikTokers Are Calling Out This Toxic Behavior.
An “Almond Mom” is a parent or caregiver (it’s not just mothers!) who has an unhealthy relationship with food. Some people are making a conscious decision to avoid toxic language that promotes diet culture and disordered eating.
Share Your Therapy Icks, Including The Worst Thing A Therapist Has Ever Said To You
Whether it’s a lack of professionalism, dishonesty, or simply a bad fit, we want to hear about an experience you had with a therapist that was a red flag.
11 Health Moments In 2022 That Were Honestly Kind Of Good In A Silver-Lining Way
When it comes to health, 2022 was intense, to say the least. Even though there were outbreaks of RSV, flu, mpox, and more COVID, there was some good news this year.
FDA Wants Doctors To Better Inform Patients Of Possible LASIK Complications, Including “Psychological Harm”
The FDA wants doctors to use a decision checklist and better inform patients of potential risks and complications, as well as what to expect before, during, and after LASIK.
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FDA Wants Doctors To Better Inform Patients Of Possible LASIK Complications, Including “Psychological Harm”
The FDA wants doctors to use a decision checklist and better inform patients of potential risks and complications, as well as what to expect before, during, and after LASIK.
“Almond Moms” Can Promote Disordered Eating. Here’s How TikTokers Are Calling Out This Toxic Behavior.
An “Almond Mom” is a parent or caregiver (it’s not just mothers!) who has an unhealthy relationship with food. Some people are making a conscious decision to avoid toxic language that promotes diet culture and disordered eating.
Tyler James Williams Almost Died From Crohn’s Disease When He Was 24. Here’s How The Chronic Illness Affects Young People.
At one point, Williams needed surgery to remove 6 inches of his intestines and developed sepsis, dropping to 105 pounds.
I Tried A Flip Phone For A Week For My Mental Health And Here's How It Went
Old tech is the new trend, so I decided to try using a flip phone (remember the Motorola Razr?) for a week to cut down on social media use and improve my mental health. Here’s how I did it, and how it went.
11 Health Moments In 2022 That Were Honestly Kind Of Good In A Silver-Lining Way
When it comes to health, 2022 was intense, to say the least. Even though there were outbreaks of RSV, flu, mpox, and more COVID, there was some good news this year.
Share Your Therapy Icks, Including The Worst Thing A Therapist Has Ever Said To You
Whether it’s a lack of professionalism, dishonesty, or simply a bad fit, we want to hear about an experience you had with a therapist that was a red flag.
Gen Z Is Choosing A Vape-Free New Year Over Dry January
People are documenting their journeys and sharing tips on TikTok about how to quit vaping, including what to expect during nicotine withdrawal.
10 Tips for a Healthier New Year From Doctors On Twitter
Increasing fiber, keeping your feet off the dashboard, and limiting alcohol consumption — pediatricians, oncologists, and psychologists offer tips for a healthy 2023.
TikTokers Are Calling Out This Lana Del Rey Song For Promoting Unrealistic Body Standards And Ageism
Using Lana Del Rey’s 2013 song as a trending sound for before-and-after images is ageist and body-shaming, some TikTokers say.
Quitting Social Media May Actually Help Calm Your Broken Online Brain
“I am so happy with my decision — it was one of the best forms of self-care I practiced with myself this year.”