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A child's face illuminated by a smartphone screen displaying idealized body images, symbolizing the negative impact of social media on young minds.

Social media may be rewiring young brains, fueling eating disorders.

A 2023 study found children as young as seven now express body dissatisfaction linked to content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Lauren Fisk·August 13, 2026

Split image: warm family kitchen with grandmother and child cooking, juxtaposed with a smartphone displaying a modern cooking tutorial.

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Social media: Erasing family recipes or preserving heritage?

Social media is profoundly shifting how culinary knowledge is transmitted, with Gen Z increasingly learning recipes online, impacting family food traditions while also offering new avenues for preservation.

Isabella Cortez·May 7, 2026