From booksmaxxing to looksmaxxing: Why the viral trends concern some mental health experts

A new social media phenomenon has caught the attention of CNBC: 'maxxing,' where people push self-optimization to extremes — from protein intake and skincare to fitness pursuits like booksmaxxing and looksmaxxing. The trends have raised concerns among some mental health experts.

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