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Old 09-15-2011, 02:19 PM  
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Research Study: Watching Spongebob decreases kid's BRAIN POWER

News that makes you say "Wait, what??"

Source: http://www.latimes.com/health/booste...,2849965.story

Quote:
Television's negative effect on executive function over the long term has been established, the researchers wrote Monday in the journal Pediatrics, but less is known about its immediate effects.
Until now, that is.

Impact: in addition to the brain power issues this might lead to procrastination, inability to focus, impatience, etc...
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