It has recently been discovered that short videos have a very negative effect on the brain. In addition, they lead to addiction.
What conclusions did scientists from Tianjin Normal University (China) come to based on the results of their study?
According to Western media, 111 people took part in the experiment.
The subjects watched short videos every day, spending an average of 95 minutes a day on this task.
The results shocked the scientists themselves.
It turned out that such activities reduced people's cognitive abilities.
The researchers explained that over two months, the volume of grey matter in the orbitofrontal cortex decreased by 2.3%.
In addition, sleep problems were recorded: the time it took to fall asleep increased by 40%.
At the same time, the quality of sleep decreased by 30%, while half of the experiment participants developed chronic insomnia.
In addition, citizens' ability to concentrate has significantly decreased.
So, if previously they could concentrate for two and a half minutes, then after the experiment it was 47 seconds.
Another negative effect found from watching short videos was emotional distress.
64% of participants developed anxiety, and 50% experienced depression requiring medication.
Scientists say: addiction is formed within 2-3 months of constant viewing.
According to them, after six months it becomes extremely problematic to successfully restore the brain.
