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Teens who struggle to log off social media could face increased ADHD symptoms over time

Social media has become as much a part of our daily lives as eating or sleeping. What started as a way for people to connect and pictures has grown into a billion-dollar industry that shapes medical, political, and cultural narratives.

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Social media has become as much a part of our daily lives as eating or sleeping. What started as a way for people to connect and pictures has grown into a billion-dollar industry that shapes medical, political, and cultural narratives. Its algorithms are designed to keep people coming back, raising questions about how this constant engagement may affect the developing brain. A recent study looked at how problematic social media use connects to ADHD symptoms in teenagers, tracking them over five years.

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