Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Neuroscientist: Screen Time Drains Your Brain
Imagine your brain is like a busy office.
Constantly watching videos or using your phone is like always having someone talking to you.
Your brain doesn't get a break to recharge.
Dr. Suzuki says this can make you feel tired and affect how well you think.
A study shows that using phones before bed makes it harder to sleep well.
Even looking at your phone first thing in the morning can mess with your energy and focus.
So, put the phone down and let your brain rest!
Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki says watching videos/streaming is not a brain break.
Dr. Suzuki suggests that this habit can lead to increased exhaustion.
A study by King Saud University showed poor sleep quality linked to smartphone use before bed.
Using smartphones for 30+ minutes before bed triples the risk of issues.
Checking your phone first thing in the morning can hinder motivation and focus.
- Who
- Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist, and researchers from King Saud University.
- What
- Watching videos/streaming and phone use can lead to exhaustion and decreased cognitive health.
- When
- Study done over seven months.
- Where
- New York University and King Saud University in Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Constant screen use prevents the brain from resting and recharging.
Experts
General public
Screen time impact
Experts
Limit screen time, especially before bed, to improve sleep and cognitive function.
General public
Not provided
- Expert
- Dr. Wendy Suzuki
- Study Location
- King Saud University (Saudi Arabia)
- Key Finding
- Smartphone use before bed linked to poor sleep quality
- Risk Increase
- 3x for phone use of 30+ minutes before bed