Digital Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s — Why It’s More Dangerous for Women
Digital Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s — Why It’s More Dangerous for Women #Women’s Brain Health Series Digital overload from constant smartphone use and age-related Alzheimer’s may look similar on the surface — but they are completely different processes inside the brain. And surprisingly, women are more vulnerable to both. 1️⃣ What Is Digital Dementia? Digital dementia describes the temporary cognitive decline that occurs when we outsource our memory and attention to devices. The brain’s working memory and focus circuits are overstimulated by constant notifications, social media, and multitasking, reducing its ability to encode new memories deeply. “Digital information overload reduces working-memory capacity and impairs concentration and deep memory encoding.” — Frontiers in Psychology (2023) 🔗 Read Research When the brain is floo...