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  • May 2025

    The Dopamine Myth: Why Social Media Isn't Actually Hijacking Your Brain

    By Emily Towner May 10, 2025 · 1 min
    Neuroscience
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    The Dopamine Myth: Why Social Media Isn't Actually Hijacking Your Brain

    You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “Social media is hijacking your dopamine system!” It’s become one of those facts everyone knows. Except… it’s not quite accurate.

  • Apr 2025

    5 Social Media Myths That Won't Die (And What Research Actually Shows)

    By Emily Towner Apr 12, 2025 · 2 min
    Psychology
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    5 Social Media Myths That Won't Die (And What Research Actually Shows)

    Every few months, another headline screams about how social media is destroying a generation. As someone who studies this stuff professionally, I find myself constantly correcting the same misconceptions. Let’s break down five persistent myths and what the research actually shows.

  • Apr 2024

    5 Sleep Myths That Are Keeping You Awake

    By Emily Towner Apr 15, 2024 · 30 seconds
    Psychology
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    5 Sleep Myths That Are Keeping You Awake

    Everyone thinks they know how to sleep, but most of what we believe about sleep is wrong. From the eight-hour rule to the idea that you can “catch up” on weekends, sleep science has debunked many common assumptions.

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