New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- After a long, demanding workday, most people reach for their phones without thinking. A few minutes of scrolling feels like a harmless way to unwind. It promises distraction without effort, connection without conversation, and rest without commitment. Yet many people notice something unsettling. Even after hours of scrolling, they do not feel refreshed. They feel heavier, more tired, and strangely restless. What was meant to be a break no longer feels like one. This is because prolonged scrolling overloads the brain with constant stimulation, leading to mental fatigue and brain fog rather than recovery.

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