Is your phone giving you ‘Popcorn Brain’?

Is your phone giving you ‘Popcorn Brain’?

Ever find yourself struggling to focus on a single task for thought? If so, you may have what's known as 'Popcorn brain,' a problem where a person's attention jumps quickly from one thing to the next, and social media could be a major culprit.

February 21, 2024 22

Business / Economics

Using your phone at work can help to balance your home life – new research

Jacob Lund/Shutterstock Eoin Whelan, University of Galway You might not think twice about using your phone while you’re at work. Maybe you need to send a quick message to a family member or a friend, or catch up on the news. Then there’s that dental appointment which needs to be booked – and while you’re at it, you may as well get the online grocery shopping done. It’s all very […]

January 10, 2024 4

Health / Medical

Why a social media detox may not be as good for you as you think – new research

DimaBerlin/Shutterstock Niklas Ihssen, Durham University and Michael Wadsley, Durham University Whether you’re an influencer, an occasional poster, or just a lurker, you likely spend more time than you’d like on social media. Globally, working-age people with internet access now spend more than 2.5 hours per day on social platforms like Instagram, Facebook or X (Twitter). Social media use can become excessive and problematic when it interferes with school or work, […]

November 28, 2023 15