Excessive phone scrolling—especially on social media—can negatively impact brain function, particularly in three core areas:

🧠 1. Prefrontal Cortex (Decision-Making & Focus)Effect: Reduced attention span, poor impulse control, and difficulty in decision-making.Why: The constant flood of information and notifications overwhelms your executive functions.

🧠 2. Hippocampus (Memory Formation)Effect: Weakens short- and long-term memory.Why: Mindless scrolling reduces deep thinking and memory consolidation, replacing real-world memory-building with passive consumption.

🧠 3. Striatum (Reward System / Habit Formation)Effect: Increased addiction to short dopamine bursts (likes, swipes, reels).Why: Social media apps are designed to hijack your reward system, promoting compulsive behavior and instant gratification.

—📉 Long-Term Impact

Mental fatigue Reduced creativity and critical thinking Anxiety and mood disorders–