Most people understand at some level that brain rot isn't exactly good for their brains, but science can tell us exactly why ...

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

Doomscrolling. Instagram obsessions. Mindless YouTube video viewing. Distracting behaviours, yes, but can they actually rot a person's brain? Last year, Oxford University Press designated "brain rot" ...

There’s a new phrase doing the rounds among teenagers: “brain rot”. While it’s often used half-jokingly to describe the effects of endless scrolling on TikTok or bingeing YouTube shorts, there’s an ...

Imagine a time traveler from the quaint, analog world of the 1990s arriving in 2025. They wouldn't just be shocked by our technology; they'd be utterly baffled by our behavior. The subtle, pervasive ...

Some ways you can reduce screen time include using greyscale, turning off notifications, and engaging intentionally with content. Screen time is not inherently bad. However, too much screen time can ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...

More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise ...

If you are reading this, you are probably using a screen. Brightly lit screens inform our day, help us interact with family and friends, and can be a foundational instrument for the work we accomplish ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand how parents of kids ages 12 and younger approach their children’s technology use and screen time. For this analysis, we surveyed 3,054 parents ...