A Canadian study with 400 participants revealed that turning off smartphone internet for two weeks can reverse brain age by ten years. The study showed enhanced sustained attention and improved mental well-being among participants, with 90% reporting greater mental health improvements than from antidepressants. The researchers highlighted that the shift from screen time to personal interactions and outdoor activities was likely responsible for these benefits. Notably, average daily screen time decreased from over five hours to under three hours, demonstrating significant behavioral change and its impact on mental faculties.
In a study on 400 people, researchers found that turning off smartphones' internet for two weeks reversed brain age, boosting sustained attention significantly.
Ninety percent of participants reported mental health improvements greater than expected from antidepressants, highlighting the benefits of reduced internet usage.
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