4 reasons why selfies should be part of your daily routine

2022-11-02 00:41:59Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
4 reasons why selfies should be part of your daily routine
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We tend to associate selfies with vanity or the need to compensate for low self-esteem. But according to science, this is not always correct. Researchers have found that self-portraits can be an effective tool for the healthcare industry. And that this kind of self-love can help protect your mental and physical well-being.

A study found that selfies can be used to detect diseases

Researchers found that self-portraits can help medical experts identify possible heart disease. According to the study, certain facial features are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. And running profile pictures through artificial intelligence resulted in algorithms that correctly identified the existence of cardiovascular disease.

It's not necessarily narcissism, but an act of self-care

Another study found that selfies helped people take a "break" and be more mindful about their day. One participant said: “My job was a very stressful role… There were days when I hardly stopped to breathe.” Taking pictures was like a breath of fresh air that allowed them to experience something different.

Selfies can help improve a person's mood

Sending these selfies to their friends or loved ones creates a wave of happiness. For example, one participant sent her boyfriend some photos of what she was doing that day, and his interest and positive responses caused them to share a sense of excitement that affects mood change.

Sharing selfies can help you create or maintain social connections

Posting selfies on social media helped some people discover connections, start conversations and find support groups. Young retirees, for example, felt that the comments on the photos they shared simulated the real conversations they would have if they were still working in an office. For other participants, documenting and talking about their grief with a supportive online community aided their recovery.


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