Brain rot is a condition of mental fogginess, lethargy, reduced attention span, and cognitive decline that results from an overabundance of screen time. One brain rot behavior is doomscrolling, which involves long periods of searching for negative and distressing news online. Consequences of brain rot include difficulty organizing information, solving problems, making decisions, and recalling information. To prevent or reduce brain rot, try limiting screen time, deleting distracting apps from your phone, and turning off unnecessary notifications.

Brainrot

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