Back in June, health influencer Brendan Ruh posted on Instagram that, “Brain rot isn’t just a meme now. It’s real. And it’s literally shrinking your brain.” In the post, Ruh claimed two or more hours ...

Absurdist internet slang and content dubbed “brain rot” has become increasingly prevalent online in recent years, shaping ...

Brain rot has become a shorthand for low-effort stimulation from endless scrolling - but is this constant digital overload actually shrinking your brain?

You grab your phone and in that first swipe, you see someone traveling the world. Why aren’t you on vacation? Swipe again, and someone is living off the grid. Wow, shouldn’t you get rid of your laptop ...