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Do you check Twitter while waiting for the light to change? Do you scroll through Facebook in bed? If the answer's yes, you might be what the American Psychological Association calls a "constant checker." Nearly half of American's (43%) admit they constantly check email, texts, and other accounts. Source: American Psychological Association Constant checkers reprot a 5.3 stress level (on a 10-point scale). People who always stay up-to-date on work e-mail, even on weekends, had a 6.0 stress level. Almost half of constant checkers say political discussions online are stressful. What can Americans do to cut down on stress? Set guidelines for social media time Complete the tasks you need to get done before checking social media Don't lie in bed at all hours with the screen in your face. Source: Anthony L. Rostain, Professor of Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Bloomberg