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A study published in Psychological Bulletin warns that excessive consumption of short videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram impacts users' attention, mental health, and cognitive capacity, particularly among young people and adults. The research highlights how this format promotes superficial information processing, leading to mental fatigue and potential addictions. While the analysis has limitations, it calls for greater oversight in digital consumption.
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A study published in The Lancet shows that intimate partner violence is the fourth leading risk factor for premature death and disability among women aged 15 to 49 worldwide. It outranks many established health threats and links to more suicides than femicides. In Brazil, it ranks third, following obesity and childhood sexual violence.