The term "brain rot" is having its moment in the sun. First written down by Henry David Thoreau in 1854, brain rot became the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year in 2024. While this isn’t a ...

"Let's take school for example," Nelson said of how brain rot can manifest. "You're sitting in class and you're trying to focus. They're going to be looking around, not attending to what the ...

While not a medical term, brain rot describes the slow decline of cognitive function due to mental stagnation, overstimulation, and poor lifestyle choices. In an exclusive interaction with the ...

However, by adopting these science-based habits, you can maintain an active, sharp, and thriving brain. Lack of sleep leads to brain fog, poor decision-making, and memory loss. Aim for 7-9 hours ...

‘Brain rot’—the 2024 Oxford Word of the Year—describes the potential mental decline caused by spending way too many hours on your phone or computer. If you’ve ever surfaced from an hours ...

All are phrases well known among the younger community, also commonly referred to as ‘Brain Rot’, the term Brain Rot surfaced on the internet around as early as 2004 and has now regained its ...

TikTok users are planning the ‘colonization’ of YouTube Shorts with a takeover of ‘brainrot’ memes on March 25 to combat the ‘meme drought.’ ...