The Economic Times

Excessive social media scrolling can shrink your brain and reduce memory, focus, and decision-making, experts warn

Oxford's 2024 word of the year, 'brain rot,' describes the mental fog from excessive social media scrolling. Experts warn this habit can reduce grey matter, impacting memory, focus, and decision-making. Replacing mindless scrolling with real-world activities like exercise and social interaction can help restore cognitive function and prevent lasting effects.