Emerging research suggests that TikTok s rapid-fire short videos are affecting the attention spans of its younger users, making it harder for them to engage in activities that require more sustained attention.
There are many concerns about the China-owned app TikTok, such as its effects on mental health and it being a national security risk, but researchers are also interested in how it impacts kids’ brains after they binge-watch the app’s nonstop stream of addicting videos. They have nicknamed the result "TikTok Brain," and it is impacting the lives of young Americans.
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Regaining your focus requires you to be mindful of how you are using technology, one expert said, which is a daunting task if you consider the average American spends at least 10 hours a day on screens.