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- A study found a link between inflammation and preference.
- People with higher inflammation preferred social media contact online.
- They used phones instead of meeting face to face.
- This pattern appeared stronger for introverted and anxious people.
- Researchers collected and measured a marker in blood samples.
- They also checked phone screen time during one week.
- Popular apps were part of the data collection.
- The study warns social media can harm some people.
Difficult words
- inflammation — body reaction that can cause swelling and pain
- preference — choice for one thing over another
- introverted — person who likes small groups and quiet
- anxious — worried or nervous about things
- marker — sign in the body measured in tests
- screen time — time spent looking at phone or computer
- harm — hurt or damage to a person or thing
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Discussion questions
- Do you prefer online contact or meeting people?
- Do you have much screen time?
- Are you introverted or not?
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