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Excessive Screen Time Linked to Dementia-Like Brain Changes

4/6/2026

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A dementia-series article links excessive screen time and lack of exercise in young people to brain changes similar to those seen in elderly Alzheimer's patients.
The author contrasts a friend's rare internet use with the author's heavy internet use for daily tasks.
60 Minutes Australia aired a report titled "Brain Drain" with alarming research.
The report raises questions about the effects of constant connectivity on well-being.

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Story summary

A dementia-series article links excessive screen time and lack of exercise in young people to brain changes similar to those seen in elderly Alzheimer's patients.
The author contrasts a friend's rare internet use with the author's heavy internet use for daily tasks.
60 Minutes Australia aired a report titled "Brain Drain" with alarming research.
The report raises questions about the effects of constant connectivity on well-being.