Excessive smartphone use is associated with diminished strength in key brain networks responsible for cognitive control and executive function, according to new research published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging. This reduction in neural activity could have important implications for our understanding of digital device addiction. The motivation behind this extensive study stemmed from a growing concern about the impact of smartphones on our mental health and daily lives. In recent years, the topic of smartphone overuse has garnered significant attention, with several studies highlighting …