As people become more and more attached to their phones, concerns over the role of social media in the lives of children has been the center of attention among many parents. While social media can be a way to share updates with friends and family, there are also many safety risks when sharing information online. Specifically, a person’s activity online—their digital footprint—is permanent. Even if a post is deleted, it may have been shared, downloaded, or reposted prior to de

A physician discusses the growing problem of medical misinformation on social media after strangers online gave prenatal genetic advice to a pregnant woman with a positive Turner syndrome screening result. Learn why complex medical conditions should be discussed with qualified professionals, not anonymous internet commenters.

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Gen Alpha and the Rise of “Brain Rot” By Charlotte Woo, Improve Life PLLC Intern 3/7/2026 Generation Alpha (kids born roughly between 2010 and 2025) are the first generation to grow up fully immersed in the world of phones, tablets, and other technology. While technology offers huge benefits for learning and connection, there’s a growing concern among parents and teachers on something called "brain rot.” This slang term describes the mental fatigue and reduced attention that

People used to go to professionals for professional advice, but now they turn to social media.