How 'Popcorn Brain' Impacts Your Mental Health
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11 March 2024
Experts are warning of a new medical issue caused by excessive scrolling on social media- 'Popcorn brain'
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The term coined by researcher David Levy in 2011, is used to describe the brain's short attention span resulting from extensive social media use
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It refers to a condition characterised by a lack of attention and focus, similar to the popping of popcorn kernels
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If you are feeling overwhelmed by the non-stop pace of digital media and find yourself struggling to concentrate on a single task, you may have 'popcorn brain'
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Mental health experts say it leads to a reduction in the brain's ability to engage in deep, focused, and sustained attention
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It can negatively affect social interactions, patience, emotional well-being, and productivity while increasing anxiety and restlessness
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Our memory and cognitive function may suffer, as our brains struggle to process and retain a constant barrage of information
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Things like reading books, conversations with friends, recalling details, making decisions might become difficult if you are plagued with this issue
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In the long-term, social media could actually permanently change how our brains work
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Professionals suggest reducing social media time, and participating in screen-free activities and focusing on one thing at a time to calm your brain
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