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Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?

It’s gotten so bad that the Oxford Word of the Year in 2024 was “brain rot.” The unfortunate reality is that scrolling can be an addiction, and it’s one a lot of us struggle with. Ahead, we talked to ...

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Dr. Erica Lee, a child psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital, said brain rot can be considered unhealthy when it starts ...

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The term “brain rot” dates back to Henry David Thoreau’s 1854 book Walden,but in the digital age, it has become Oxford University Press’ 2024 Word of the Year. With people averaging nearly seven hours ...

The brain is a muscle, leaving it to rot is a choice. We can take proactive steps to counteract the risk of cognitive depletion, and the emotional drain that comes with it. Brain rot symbolizes the ...