Short Videos Harm Attention and Mood

Short videos like TikToks, Reels and Shorts are everywhere and they are fun,

fast and easy to watch. But a big review of studies shows something important.

When people watch a lot of these clips, their attention often gets worse. The brain gets used

to quick hits of excitement and then normal things like reading or focusing feel slow and boring.

Some researchers even found weaker brain responses during attention tasks in heavy users.

The review also found more stress, anxiety and low mood in people who use short videos

a lot. The apps keep giving new content with little rewards, and that can make

it hard to stop scrolling.