Social Media good for your health?! …It can be, if you focus on the positive content.
Back on May 14th, 2014, we blogged about the ‘Positive And Negative Effects Of Social Media’. We reminded readers to think before you post. The same holds true for cruising Social Media sites. Its human nature to click on the most shocking content. Prevention Magazine’s January 2015 article suggests you instead…
Do Social Media like your health depends on it. – Prevention Magazine, January 2015
Just as you make conscious choices about what you put in your mouth, you should think before you click … “is this positive content? What effect will it have on my mood and, in turn, productivity?’
According to the Prevention article:
A new study identifies LinkedIn as the most mood-lifting social media site of them all. But unless you are considering career networking a hobby, you probably aren’t Linking In daily. Here’s how to make your actual go-to social site work for your health and happiness in 2015.
Twitter:
Research suggests that news junkies eat more healthfully than those who live under a rock. Follow these handles for bit-size health news and advice.
@MayoClinic
@CDC_ehealth
@FDARecalls
@HollyPhillipsMN
@PreventionMag
Pinterest:
Wove you!
Start a board of baby animal pictures. One study found that looking at cute images makes you more focused when you start your next task.
FaceBook:
It’s certainly not always the route to joy (heard of FOMO?), but research finds that scrolling through your own photos and posts can be soothing when you’re feeling low.
So the next time you’re feeling blue or need a chuckle, check out the MVTV Wireless FaceBook page for fun and exciting news in SW Minnesota. Or better yet! Email us one of your favorite images so we can share it with all of our readers. social@mvtvwireless.com
MVTV Wireless’ Social Media sites:
• FaceBook
• Twitter (@RuralTechnology)
• Pinterest
• LinkedIn
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