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

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Although screens are ubiquitous in our lives, the health effects can be pronounced, even as researchers suggest "balance," ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While not a clinical diagnosis, the term ‘brain rot’ captures the burnt out feeling that follows an online scrolling session If ...

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