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For years, people have casually said things like “social media is addictive”  or “these apps mess with your head.”  This week, that idea entered a courtroom. In Los Angeles, opening arguments began in what’s being called a landmark social media addiction trial, the first time major tech platforms are facing a jury over claims that their products were intentionally designed to be addictive for young users. At the center of the case is Meta , which owns Instagram, Facebook, and

Loneliness isn’t something most people expect to define their late teens or twenties. Yet for many young adults today, it quietly does. Despite being constantly online, a growing number of people between 18 and 35 report feeling disconnected, isolated, and unsure how to build real relationships. Remote work, digital-first lives, and the long-term impact of the pandemic have reshaped how people interact, often leaving fewer chances for genuine connection. When Talking to Peopl

When mental health comes up online, the focus is usually on teens, students, or stressed-out millennials. But there’s a growing mental health crisis we barely talk about, older adults, and it’s closer to home than most people realize. By 2030, one in six people worldwide will be over the age of 60. By 2050, that number nearly doubles. This isn’t a distant issue for “someone else.” It affects our parents, grandparents, neighbors, and eventually, everyone. Aging Isn’t Just Phys