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Ditching Facebook could reduce stress but also make you less happy

People who gave up Facebookfor five days experienced a decrease in stress, but they also reported a lower life satisfaction.

But previous studies have found that this can lead to a fear of missing out, resulting in increased anxiety levels and decreased sleep quality.

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Author: Newscientist

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