Is scrolling social media dulling your brain? a study puts passive vs. active screen time to the test
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This study investigates how mentally passive activities like watching a reality show or scrolling social media compare to mentally active ones like reading or playing a video game in terms of cognitive load and brain activity. Researchers will measure brain waves, heart rate, eye…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC