A recent study reveals that excessive internet use can significantly disrupt the brain’s executive function network in teenagers, increasing their vulnerability to addictive behaviors. This disruption affects regions of the brain involved in attention, planning, decision-making, and impulse control. The study underscores the need for increased awareness about the potential risks of internet addiction among young people to ensure their holistic development and well-being.
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A recent study reveals that excessive internet use can significantly disrupt the brain’s executive function network in teenagers, increasing their vulnerability to addictive behaviors. This disruption affects regions of the brain involved in attention, planning, decision-making, and impulse control. The study underscores the need for increased awareness about the potential risks of internet addiction among young people to ensure their holistic development and well-being.