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The Times of India
The Times of India
Lifestyle
TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Changing this setting in our smartphone helps improve focus and mental ability

Smartphones have become the ultimate pocket tool—offering maps, music, messages, and more at just a tap. But with constant access to the internet, there's a growing concern among scientists that this digital convenience could be silently harming mental sharpness and focus. The brain, when frequently interrupted by notifications or social media scrolls, struggles to stay attentive. Thankfully, there’s one simple smartphone setting that can bring noticeable changes to cognitive well-being—and it's all backed by science.

The one change that will change our brain

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