That endless scroll before bed, the urge to check every notification, and the fog that follows when you finally look up from your phone are all signs of a brain that has forgotten how to rest.

“Popcorn Brain isn’t your brain literally popping,” says Dr Sukul. “It’s the sensation of your neural circuits being overstimulated by constant digital inputs. You may find yourself jumping quickly ...

Modern brains are struggling to rest due to constant screen use. Scientists call this popcorn brain syndrome. It makes minds crave rapid digital stimuli, shortening attention spans and causing ...