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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Dr_Neurol on 2025-10-17 21:26:41+00:00.

Original Title: TV-viewing and gaming were associated with increased focus relative to baseline, whereas social media use was associated with decreased focus. Even short durations of screen use have measurable effects on brain regions involved in cognitive control, emotion, and social decision making.