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The Effects of Sugar and Smartphone Socializing on the Human Brain
Sugar is necessary for our bodies, but we can easily become addicted to it or eat too much. The problem is that today, more people are dying from overeating than from undereating. Our brains are hardwired for connections with others, which is why we use smartphones and social media. However, the social experience we get from smartphones is not the same as real interaction. It's like trying to kiss someone with a mask on or water a plant with a picture of water.