Social Media Rewires Your Brain | Newark News

New research reveals how social media’s endless scroll is rewiring our brains for instant dopamine hits, shrinking our ability to focus on deep, complex tasks. Scientists are tracking changes in the prefrontal cortex — the brain’s command center for planning and decision-making — as we train ourselves to crave constant stimulation. The result? Reading a book or holding a long conversation feels like work because they don’t deliver that quick reward. But there’s hope: experts are exploring mindfulness and focused attention exercises to rebuild our “attention muscles.” It’s a wake-up call to be intentional with our digital habits before we lose the ability to concentrate on what truly matters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05b6f947b8926114