EC Neurology

Excessive digital exposure is reshaping neurological and behavioral functioning across all age groups. Continuous screen engagement affects attention networks, reward pathways, emotional regulation, sleep architecture, and autonomic balance. The World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) Digital Fasting 1111 Formula is a brief, clinically applicable behavioral tool designed to interrupt immersive digital loops through four structured digital-free intervals. This article outlines the neurobiological rationale, behavioral mechanisms, and public health relevance of the 1111 Formula within preventive neurology.

 Keywords: World Digital Detox Day (WDDD); 1111 Formula; Digital Fasting

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