New Yorkers do a lot of scrolling when it comes to sports.
45% of Americans have reportedly made reducing screen time their New Year’s resolution, h owever, a lot of us are still spending hours online, often doomscrolling.
Doomscrolling means spending excessive time compulsively consuming negative news and upsetting content online, often leading to increased anxiety, sadness, or fear, and was popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic as people scrolled through pandemic-related headlines. It’s a self-perpetuating cycle where upsetting news prompts more scrolling, driven by a need to stay informed but ultimately fueling distress, often through social media’s infinite scroll features…