Professor Sarah Harper, the University of Oxford's first professor of gerontology, has found that socialising with friends can lead to a longer life. According to her research, mixing with others can slow down the ageing process and make cells more resilient. In contrast, loneliness is considered detrimental to health, having a similar negative impact as smoking.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14223183/Going-friends-help-live-longer-ageing-expert.htmlOxford University Press has named "brain rot" as its Word of the Year for 2024, highlighting growing concerns about the negative effects of excessive social media use and the proliferation of low-quality online content. The term is thought to capture the idea that prolonged exposure to such content can lead to a decline in mental acuity and critical thinking skills.
The Oxford University Press has declared "brain rot" as the Word of the Year for 2024, highlighting growing concerns about the impact of excessive consumption of trivial content on social media on mental well-being. Psychologist Daphne Clarance shares her concerns that this phenomenon affects both children and adults, leading to a decline in mental abilities due to the constant exposure to low-quality online content. The term "brain rot" suggests that excessive scrolling through social media leaves little room for better brain health, contributing to a range of negative effects on mental well-being.
https://indiatoday.in/health/story/brain-rot-is-oxford-word-of-the-year-leads-to-reduced-attention-span-2645998-2024-12-07