Ep. 157: Digital Overload - How Screen Time Affects the Brain

Jul 13, 2025 · 17 min · 15.2 MB

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Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Aviv Weinstein (Ariel, Israel)

A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this second July episode of eanCast, Tettenborn and Weinstein explore the cognitive and emotional impact of excessive smartphone and social media use—especially in children and adolescents. From memory and attention deficits to structural brain changes, the conversation offers insights into healthy digital habits and how to protect brain health across the lifespan.