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What happens when young adults are asked to slash their social media use to 30 minutes a day? In a new set of studies, most did not follow through, and those who did cut back reported no greater improvement in well-being than their peers who used social media as usual

Loneliness and social isolation are linked to higher risks of mortality and a range of adverse physical diseases and mental disorders, yet the extent to which they affect overall health and quality of life remains unclear. Here we show that loneliness and social isolation are more strongly associated with life expectancy free of mental disorder…

Children and teens are growing up in a world where screens, social media and digital technologyare woven into nearly every aspect of daily life. While media can create opportunities for learning, connection and creativity, many parents and caregivers navigate questions about how screen time affects children’s health, behavior and emotional well-being

For years, going out in Acadiana often meant meeting friends at a restaurant, grabbing a drink at a bar or finding a table somewhere with live music. 

The Social Security Administration (SSA) of the United States confirmed a change to speed up the processing of applications for certain disability benefits

For families facing devastating diagnoses, months of waiting for disability benefits can add financial strain to an already overwhelming situation

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A change by the Social Security Administration will speed up the process of receiving disability benefits for some people

Fourteen conditions have been added to the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowances list, allowing for a faster application process for those impacted by the diseases. 

Amid recent discussions about how inflation will impact Social Security benefits, new changes are coming to the agency’s disability benefits program.