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Scientific study reveals TikTok videos deactivate key cognitive brain regions

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A study from Zhejiang University found that watching TikTok videos deactivates brain regions crucial for cognitive control, suggesting a shift towards low-effort processing. This matters to developers and tech professionals as it highlights how short-video platforms can influence user behavior and potentially impact mental health by reducing focus and long-term goal setting.

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