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Experts recommend methods to combat brain rot, Oxford's word of the year

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Experts suggest 12 methods to combat 'brain rot,' a term recognized as the Oxford word of the year for 2024. Dr. Wendy Ross of London Metropolitan University emphasizes that engaging with challenging tasks, like cryptic crosswords, can enhance cognitive abilities. Increased screen time from social media may contribute to cognitive decline due to easy, low-quality information consumption.

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