Mobile phone and internet use linked to poor attention span

It's easy to see why some think smartphones are turning us into zombies when you see people walking around aimlessly, eyes glued to their devices.

But heavy internet and mobile phone users are the most likely to lose concentration and forget important information - even when they're not using the technology, a new study suggests.

And it's not all down to the internet and social media, as the effect was observed even in those whose phones weren't connected to the internet.

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