Watching fragmented short videos rather than a single continuous video leads to poorer memory recall and alters how the brain ...

A new brain imaging study suggests that people who report symptoms of addiction to short-form video platforms—such as TikTok or Instagram Reels—may be less sensitive to financial losses and make ...

Your endless scroll may be costing you more than just your time. New research shows it’s changing the way you think and make decisions. These days, almost everything is available in the form of quick, ...

Why are short videos so addictive? New research links attachment anxiety and alexithymia to Short Video Addiction (SVA).

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Short Video Addiction (SVA) is a term used by researchers, and this is separate from excessive general internet use. A 2025 report ...

With short-form video now dominant on social media, researchers are racing to understand how the highly engaging, algorithm-driven format may be reshaping the brain. Subscribe to read this story ...

These days, almost everything is available in the form of quick, bite-sized content—from recipes and skincare tips to news updates. You may find yourself swiping through reels, tapping through stories ...

With short-form video now dominant on social media, researchers are racing to understand how the highly engaging, algorithm-driven format may be reshaping the brain. From TikTok to Instagram Reels and ...