The addictiveness of social media is no secret; likes create endorphin spikes, while a casual comment can change the course of your whole day. By striking these apps from its data allowances, a new service called Voxi from Vodafone caters to Gen Z’s desire to compulsively check their feeds.

The ‘Stories’ features on Instagram and Snapchat have proven popular among users for their impermanence, authenticity, and behind-the-scenes nature. But how exactly are they being used by brands, celebrities and regular people? And how are these temporary digital tales evolving?

Newspaper headlines may decry how teens are rotting their brains on social media, but research suggests that Gen Zers are more clued up about its impact then people think. The majority recognise the issues that come with their habit, and six in ten wouldn't mind if it was never invented.

Whether it’s a strict gym regimen, highly controlled diet or constant need to travel the world, there are some lifestyle choices that can turn into full-blown addictions, with many of the associated negative consequences. How exactly does a healthy habit turn into a dangerous dependence?