These days, almost everything is available in the form of quick, bite-sized content—from recipes and skincare tips to news updates. You may find yourself swiping through reels, tapping through stories ...

Your endless scroll may be costing you more than just your time. New research shows it’s changing the way you think and make decisions. These days, almost everything is available in the form of quick, ...

Dr. Heitmayer is an assistant professor at Rowan University who studies technology distraction, attention economics and digital culture. Every decade or so, adults discover that young people are ...

Scroll through TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts and something measurable happens inside your skull. A new peer-reviewed study published Tuesday in NeuroImage finds that watching videos you ...

The term "brain rot" refers to how low-quality internet content may slow your brain function. It's usually tied to watching specific types of content, usually nonsensical, embarrassing, or weird. But ...

Many of us have gotten into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds. For younger people, it might even be the norm. One survey of students ...