Could social media impact eating disorders?

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Could social media impact eating disorders?

Studies suggest that the average teen spends approximately 9 hours a day on social media.  The National Eating Disorder Association reports that just 30 minutes on social media is enough to change the way someone views their body.  "So much out there that's incorrect. And teenagers tend to be all or nothing all-in type of people. And that's just a function of how their brain works," said Dr. Jessica Castonguay, an Adolescent medicine specialist with the Akron's C...

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