Scientists Say Removing 1 Feature From Your Phone Could Reverse Social Media’s Brain Effects in Just 14 Days |
Scientists Say Removing One Feature From Your Phone Could Reverse Social Media’s Brain Effects in Just 14 Days
New data shows that limiting one phone capability may be enough to undo years of fragmented attention.
BY LEILA SHERIDAN, NEWS WRITER
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A growing body of research has warned that heavy social media use can erode attention, memory, and overall mental health. But a new wave of studies suggests something more surprising: the damage may not be permanent. In some cases, it may be reversible.
That shift in understanding........