More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise ...

Want your child to spend less time on their phone, tablet or gaming device? Start by downsizing your own digital consumption. According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of ...

Prolonged screen time impacts the eyes and other organs. Constantly sitting and watching screens reduces physical activity in children. This can lead to obesity and heart disease. In today's digital ...

From captivating kids’ shows on tablets to educational games on smartphones, screens offer a seemingly endless source of entertainment and information. While these technologies hold immense potential, ...

People who reported spending six or more hours on screens outside of school or work had worse blood pressure, cholesterol, and body mass index (BMI) compared with those with more limited screen time, ...

Screen time is always a hot topic among parents. With children and even young babies spending more time in front of screens than ever before, it’s natural to wonder – is all that screen time really ...

Emily Cherkin’s daughter started having almost daily headaches more than a year ago at age 12. Cherkin took her daughter to the pediatrician and eye doctor, but the problem persisted. Frustrated and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many hours of daily screen time was linked to elevated CV risk factors among young adults. High screen time plus ...

“That’s enough screen time for today,” you tell your kid, urging them to turn off the video-game console or iPad. As for what they should do instead, you are not quite sure. And what about you? If ...