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They look like healthy motivation, but these viral posts may do more harm than good for young adults

Social media is filled with posts about fitness and healthy eating aiming to inspire and encourage better lifestyles. However, a new large review study led by an Olympic athlete reveals that this seemingly motivational content can sometimes have unexpected negative impacts on the health and well-bei...

They look like healthy motivation, but these viral posts may do more harm than good for young adults
Image: Phys.org
Social media is filled with posts about fitness and healthy eating aiming to inspire and encourage better lifestyles. However, a new large review study led by an Olympic athlete reveals that this seemingly motivational content can sometimes have unexpected negative impacts on the health and well-being of young adults.

Originally published at Phys.org

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