🧠 Brain Rot: Why Brain Health Matters Now More Than Ever

The term “brain rot” saw a 230 percent increase in usage between 2023 and 2024, underscoring its growing relevance. The surge reflects how digital consumption patterns are shaping our brain health.

Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024: BRAIN ROT

❓Is brain rot real❓It’s not a medically recognized condition but it IS a real phenomenon.

💬 "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."

Learn more about “Brain Rot” in my recent blog for Psychology Today.

Perhaps Oxford's 2024 word of the year is a lesson to carry forward to 2025... our time is one of our most valuable resources.

Explore practical strategies to make the most of your time in my book club notes from the Happier Hour.