Is brain rot real? Researchers warn of emerging risks tied to short-form video

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Research on the long-term impacts of short-form video consumption is still lacking, but recent studies show concerning associations with cognition and mental health.
Studies are increasingly finding associations between heavy consumption of short-form video and challenges with focus and self-control.
Studies are increasingly finding associations between heavy consumption of short-form video and challenges with focus and self-control.Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty Images

With short-form video now dominant on social media, researchers are racing to understand how the highly engaging, algorithm-driven format may be reshaping the brain.

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