Is doomscrolling on social media giving you health anxiety? Here’s how to combat it

Think about whether your Instagram feed is helping or hindering your health.
What are the benefits and potential pitfalls of turning to social media for health advice?

What are the benefits and potential pitfalls of turning to social media for health advice?

Do you ever find yourself caught in a health advice doomscrolling session on TikTok late at night? If so, you’re certainly not alone.

Social media feeds are inundated with health advice, tips and information, but to what extent is this actually helping or hindering our ability to make informed choices about our health?

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