Brain rot refers to a decline in mental and cognitive abilities, often linked to excessive consumption of trivial online content. Brain rot may sound alarming, but the good news is that it’s ...

The new language of the internet is both mind-numbing and irresistible.

Constant exposure to short-form, low-quality content has made focusing on long-form, complex or nuanced content a challenge for most people ...

In four simple steps, you can harness the social circuitry of your brain and sidestep “Brain Rot,” attuning to your life with a clear mind: Keep your focus in the present moment. Move at a ...

Oxford University Press’s word of 2024 was “brain rot.” The year also gave us a flurry of TikToks documenting “bed rotting.” What's with all this rotting — and is it a trend we should ...