Inflammation can lead to an increase in social media use, study finds

The New York Post quotes David Lee in an article reporting that people who suffer from inflammation often spend more time scrolling through social media in hopes of interacting with friends and family. Lee explains that inflammation is typically followed by behaviors and symptoms associated with sickness that can help the body heal. “Humans are social beings, and when we’re sick or injured, it may be adaptive for us to approach others who can provide social support and care,” Lee says.