Reliance on search engines reduces long term memory encoding, a phenomenon called the Google effect..Frequent multitasking online fragments attention, preventing the hippocampus from consolidating memories properly..Infinite scrolling trains the brain to prioritize novelty over retention, weakening deep information processing..Notifications interrupt memory rehearsal, which is essential for transferring information into long term storage..External digital storage replaces internal recall, making the brain remember locations of information instead..Fast content consumption discourages elaborative thinking, a key process for durable memory formation..Short form videos condition rapid context switching, reducing sustained focus needed for memory building..Sleep disruption from late night screen exposure directly impairs memory consolidation cycles..Overexposure to information creates cognitive overload, causing the brain to discard details faster..Read more stories..Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp