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New research reveals social media’s endless feeds and notifications are rewiring our brains, shrinking attention spans and hijacking dopamine for instant gratification. Scientists pinpoint changes in the prefrontal cortex—impacting focus and decision-making—and warn this conditioning makes deep thinking harder and patience rarer. While digital detoxes and mindfulness may help reverse some damage, tech companies face pressure to redesign platforms for mental well-being. Awareness is the first step toward reclaiming control in our hyper-connected world.

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