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Scrolling into Oblivion
“Mindlessly” scrolling at the end of a tough day seems harmless enough—but is it working your exhausted brain even harder?
October 20, 2026
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“Mindlessly” scrolling at the end of a tough day seems harmless enough—but is it working your exhausted brain even harder?
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