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Addiction to social media and its impact on health

In the 21st century addiction often as a pass time to seek temporary pleasure, or socialise sometimes its driven by the influence of peers. Those who are addicted may go to any extent and their intelligence can be manipulated to control others, leading to an illness that effects both the mind and body. In the early stages, neither the addicted individuals nor those around them fully understand the consequences which may result in denial, deception and finally depression mode. These days not only the younger generation but also the elderly are addicted to social media which has serious health implications with other addictions for example smoking which should be banned throughout the world. Producing cigarettes and labelling them with warning like "smoking is injurious to health" doesn’t make any difference. It is scary to know that the risk of heart attack or death from coronary artery disease or tongue cancer diagnosis has increased by 8% for each additional year of active smoking. To break free from addiction, one must adopt the golden D's -- discipline, determination, diligence, and dedication.





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Delay in forming Mahayuti govt throws up questions

RAJU RAMAMURTHY, Vasco
Published Dec 3, 2024, 8:38 PM IST
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It's almost 10 days the results of assembly election for 288 seats declared with BJP, NCP and Shinde Shiv Sena getting majority. The chief minister is likely to be from BJP i.e. Devendra Fadnavis  and two deputy ministers from NCP and Shiv Sena. The oath ceremony to be held on December 5 but Eknath shinde is under treatment for his health issues. The delay in meeting of Mahayuti has given chance to Maha Vikas Agadi to question the formation of the government inspite of…

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