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Some of the most meaningful mental health quotes aren’t pulled from books or research papers. They’re born from lived experience, from miles logged on hard days, and from runners who keep showing up through mental health struggles, mental illness, and uncertainty.

Most of us reach for social media without thinking. It fills small gaps in the day, helps us feel connected to friends and family, and gives us a quick way to catch up on the world. But a new nine-year study out of Baylor University suggests something we might not want to admit. The more time we spend on social media platforms, the lonelier many of us tend to feel.

Social media and physical activity often live at opposite ends of our day. One keeps us glued to digital platforms and social media sites, and the other gets us moving in ways that support both physical and mental health. Most of us already know which one usually wins, especially when scrolling feels easier than getting up.