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Blocking mobile internet on smartphones improves sustained attention, mental health, and subjective well-being.
PNAS nexus·February 1, 2025·PMID 39967678
Why it mattersConstant mobile internet access may fragment attention and displace health-promoting activities. This study provides causal evidence that temporarily restricting mobile internet can enhance cognitive function and well-being, offering a practical, low-cost strategy for clinicians to consider in lifestyle counseling for patients seeking to optimize mental performance and daily functioning.
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