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Is brain rot real? Researchers warn of emerging risks tied to short-form video
- Recent studies across 71 studies with nearly 100,000 participants link heavy short-form video use to poorer attention and impulse control.
- Experts say the long-term effects are still unclear and more research is needed to understand reversibility and who is most at risk.
- Some researchers caution against doom while noting potential learning and community-building benefits from short-form videos.
- Health experts say balance is key to avoiding negative impacts, with concerns about excessive use and social isolation.
- The research spans multiple countries, indicating global concerns about attention, memory, and cognitive fatigue.
- Experts emphasize that current studies describe a snapshot, not long-term cause-and-effect conclusions.
- Some researchers highlight that ADHD diagnoses have risen but may overlap with short-form video effects.
- Researchers from the U.K., Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt contribute to global findings on attention problems and cognitive fatigue.
- A September review in Psychological Bulletin and a separate paper summarize multiple studies linking heavy use to cognitive and mood concerns.
- Researchers acknowledge the nascent stage of this research and call for more robust, longer-term studies.
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