Could your smart phone be baking you dumb? Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz and University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign think so. Their research shows that we have developed a new habit of 'cognitive offloading' a phenomenon that is causing us to use our phones and computers, instead of our brains, to store information and solve problems. When we use our memories or solve complex issues, our brains flex like a muscle. When we don’t use our brains, those pathways become less active. Here’s a tip for keeping your brain sharp: Memorize phone numbers, at least one new one a day. Also, think through problems instead of just asking your smart phone for the answer.
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