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News Diet
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What Is News Diet?
A conscious approach to managing news consumption by limiting and curating the amount, frequency, and types of news content you consume to maintain mental wellbeing while staying informed.
Word Origins:
The term combines "news" (information about recent events) with "diet" (from Greek 'diaita' meaning 'way of living'). The concept gained prominence in the 2010s as digital news consumption and 24/7 news cycles began overwhelming users.
Why Practice a News Diet?
A healthy news diet helps prevent information overload, anxiety, and doomscrolling while maintaining awareness of important events. Just like a food diet, it's about quality over quantity and mindful consumption rather than constant grazing.
Creating a Healthy News Diet
- Set specific times for news checking (e.g., morning and evening)
- Choose 2-3 reliable news sources
- Use news aggregator apps with customized topics
- Take regular breaks from news consumption
- Avoid news consumption before bedtime
Related Terms
- Digital Boundaries: Setting limits on digital content consumption and interaction
- Doomscrolling: Continuously scrolling through negative news despite adverse psychological effects
- Digital Wellness: The pursuit of balanced and healthy relationship with digital technology