Scrolling Through Time | Concord News

Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

New research reveals the average person spends over three hours daily scrolling social media—equivalent to a full workday, every day. With numbers climbing fast, experts warn these platforms are engineered to be addictive, using endless feeds and notifications to maximize engagement. We’re seeing people glued to phones everywhere—from buses to dinner tables—changing how we connect, consume news, and view ourselves. The pressure to curate a perfect online image is taking a serious toll on mental health, with emerging links to anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. While social media offers…