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Doomscrolling among teens leads to growing 'brain rot' concerns

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(NewsNation) — The amount of time teens spend on their phones and tablets, excessively scrolling through posts, is likely diminishing their brain activity and creating health concerns. The act of excessively soaking in negative news or social media posts, known as “doomscrolling” has led to growing amounts of "brain rot" over the past year, experts found. Oxford University Press selected “brain rot” as its word of the year for 2024.…

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CNN

‘Brain rot’ is increasingly common. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how to combat it

Do you think you or your child is addicted to scrolling on social media? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why social media is tough to kick and gives his tips for how to cut down on screen time.

3 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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NewsNation

Doomscrolling among teens leads to growing 'brain rot' concerns

(NewsNation) — The amount of time teens spend on their phones and tablets, excessively scrolling through social media posts, is likely diminishing their brain activity and creating health concerns. The act of excessively soaking in negative news or social media posts, known as “doomscrolling” has led to growing amounts of "brain rot" over the past year, experts found. Oxford University Press selected “brain rot” as its word of the year for 2024.…

3 months ago·Chicago, United States

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Brain Rot Concerns Rise Amid Teen Doomscrolling - NewsNation Now – Archyde

Archyde Is Excessive Phone Use Rewiring Teenage Brains? Table of Contents 1. Is Excessive Phone Use Rewiring Teenage Brains? 2. The Potential Impact of Screen Time Overload 3. Finding a Healthy Balance in a Digital World 4. The Impact of Excessive Smartphone Use on Teen Brains 5. Is Your Phone Rewiring Your Brain? 6. the Impact […] You can read the full story here: Brain Rot Concerns Rise Amid Teen Doomscrolling – NewsNation Now.

3 months ago

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India CSR Network

Understanding Brain Rot and Its Impact: A Growing Concern

Words Dr. Sushma Gopalan Brain rot refers to the gradual deterioration of mental sharpness caused by prolonged exposure to unproductive activities, such as binge-watching mindless videos, endless scrolling through social media, or consuming trivial, overly simplified content. The phenomenon is often linked to habits that overstimulate the brain without providing meaningful intellectual engagement. This form of cognitive degradation is not the re…

3 months ago

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EverydayHealth.com

What Is Brain Rot and How Can You Prevent It?

We all have times when it feels impossible to look away from our screens, whether we’re swiping our way through dating apps or Pinterest boards or doomscrolling through our news feeds. This compulsion can be so intense that it messes with our focus and our cognitive health. The internet even has a name for it: brain rot. And brain rot happens so often to so many of us that it just got named the 2024 Oxford word of the year.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b5…

3 months ago

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