# New study finds gaming doesn’t rot your brain, but compulsive habits can

> For years, parents have believed that long playtime hours are harming their teenagers’ brains. A new study has suggested otherwise. It seems like the number of hours spent gaming isn’t what’s causing the real harm.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/new-study-finds-gaming-doesnt-rot-your-brain-but-compulsive-habits-can/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4e43563f2a3c27e01e5c67)
- **Published:** 2026-07-08
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #gaming #study #brain #compulsive #doesn #finds #habits #hours
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