# 2 Weeks Without Your Phone Reverses 10 Years of Cognitive Decline (New Study) | Ep.448

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Published: 2026-07-11T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Read my writing on Substack + a private podcast: http://maximesigouin.substack.com Over 50 and ready for real body recomposition on whole-food plant-based? Book your free consultation → https://mavywellness.com Sign up here to get the first lesson instantly: https://mavywellness.com/newsletter Order a copy of my new book Forever Fit (#1 Bestseller) here - https://foreverfitbook.com Dr. Noah's Linked In: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/noah-castelo-81a854131 Cal Newport’s books: https://calnewport.com/writing/ In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Noah Costello to discuss a groundbreaking study on digital detoxes and what happens when people remove smartphone internet access for just two weeks. We explore the surprising effects on attention, mental health, and overall wellbeing, why phones impact us differently than computers, and practical strategies to regain focus in a distracted world. 00:01 Can A Digital Detox Change Your Brain? 04:59 Inside The Smartphone Detox Study 09:00 The Surprising Results After Two Weeks 17:32 Attention Gains Equivalent To 10 Years 22:42 Why Imperfect Detoxes Still Work 31:57 AI, Technology, And Cognitive Decline 43:12 How To Start Your Own Digital Detox

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