Twitter works as a stress ball, increasing the levels of oxycotin, a hormone known for its soothing and calming effects.
– Each time we receive a notification, a particular area in our brain – called nucleus accumbens – is activated. This area is activated to give us the sense of satisfaction and pleasure, just like during eating, making love and earning money. Wow!
– Moreover, social media help our body produce adrenaline, which speeds up the process of addiction. People find it harder to quit social media than smoking!
– 5 hours a day are enough to rearrange the way your brain operates; On average, we spend almost 25% of our year on Facebook, while our attention span dropped 4 whole seconds the past 12 years!
Read more: The Effects of Social Media on Our Body and Brain | WeRSM | We Are Social Media http://wersm.com/the-effects-of-social-media-on-our-body-and-brain/#ixzz3kaKHMU8H
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