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DR. CATHERINE ATHANS – “POPCORN BRAIN” 4 20 24
DR. CATHERINE ATHANS – “POPCORN BRAIN” 4 20 24
DR. CATHERINE ATHANS – “POPCORN BRAIN” 4 20 24
Saturday 20th April 2024
Learn about 'popcorn brain' and its effects on attention spans from Dr. Catherine Athans on American Medicine Today. Discover strategies to combat digital overload.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Catherine Athans on Tackling 'Popcorn Brain' in a Social Media World
Episode Overview
- Excessive social media leads to 'popcorn brain' affecting attention spans
- Rapid information consumption alters the physical structure of the brain
- Therapeutic methods involve disconnecting from devices and engaging with nature
- Children's brain development is hindered by excessive device use
- Promoting family interactions helps counteract the negative effects of technology
Popcorn brain is when you have to go from one thing to another to another to another. This use of devices, cell phones, tablets with so much much input, information, is not the way the brain is supposed to work.
Ever feel like your attention span is shrinking with every scroll? Dr. Catherine Athans joins 'American Medicine Today' to dive into the phenomenon of 'popcorn brain'. With our lives increasingly dominated by social media, Dr. Athans, a seasoned family psychologist and author, explains how this constant bombardment of information is rewiring our brains. The episode unpacks how rapid information consumption can lead to shortened attention spans and cognitive overload. But it's not all doom and gloom. Dr.
Athans offers practical therapeutic strategies to help combat these effects, emphasizing the importance of fostering real-world family interactions. Whether you're struggling to focus or just curious about the impact of digital life on your brain, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice.