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Screen Time Harms Kids: Are Parents Ignoring Expert Advice on Limits for Young Children?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.04.2024 06:30 AM

Screen time can harms kids, leaving the question, are parents ignoring expert advice on limits for young children? Explore the impact and expert recommendations.

Children Who Use Smartphones During Meals Have Higher Risk for Obesity, Study Reveals

05.15.2024 00:57 AM

According to a new study, children who engage in screen time during meals have a 15% higher likelihood of getting obese. Read to learn more.

5-Hour Screen Time Can Make One Pee More at Night

02.22.2024 10:30 AM

Watching too much TV can make one pee more at night. Continue reading to learn more about nocturia. (Photo: Pexels/ cottonbro studio) 5-Hour Screen Time Can Make One Pee More at Night Watching too many movies may hinder your quality of sleep as it could reportedly make you develop nocturia.

Screen Time for Toddlers Below 2 Years May Harm Their Sensory Development, Study Reveals

01.14.2024 00:10 AM

A new study argues that toddlers below 2 years of age should not be exposed to screens at all. Read to learn more.

Digital Media Use May Be Linked to Negative Parenting Practices, Study Says

08.24.2022 04:26 AM

Caregivers consuming digital media to relax are more likely to engage in negative parenting practices. Read to know the severity is this effect on mental health.

Video Games May Benefit Children; Study Reveals How More Time Spent Playing Potentially Boosts Kids' IQ

05.16.2022 18:51 PM

Research suggests, longer time spent playing video games may help boost kids’ IQ. Find out how the new findings oppose the common belief about gaming in kids.

This Gorilla Watches Too Much YouTube, Has a Lot of Selfies Prompting Zookeepers to Create 'Buffer Zone' to Cut Down His Screen Time

04.19.2022 03:40 AM

A gorilla at a Chicago Zoo is reported to be addicted to smartphones and now zookeepers are reducing his screen time. Learn more about such behavior here.

Children Playing Dolls Instead Of Gadgets Develop Key Social Skills for Emotional Development, Study Says

02.08.2022 03:25 AM

Researchers observed that children playing with Barbie dolls prompted internal state language (ISL) that indicates they are thinking of other people's thoughts and emotions.

One-Year-Old Boys Spending More Time Watching TV More Likely to Have ASD

02.01.2022 07:57 AM

A new study revealed a statistically substantial link among boys between the amount of screen time they're getting at a very young age and being diagnosed later with an autism spectrum disorder or ASD, although no association was found between screen time and ASD among girls.

Convergence Insufficiency and Eye Strain Found in Children with Excessive Screen Time

11.16.2021 01:57 AM

A new study presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology found that eye strain and convergence insufficiency are increasing in children aged 10 to 17 years due to excessive screen time during the pandemic.

Screen Time Does Not Harm Children’s Health; But Here’s The Catch

10.25.2021 00:07 AM

According to a new study, screen usage is unlikely to do direct harm to youngsters. There is compelling evidence that spending time in front of a screen is not as harmful as you would believe.

24-Hour Digital Detox Challenge: Win $2,400 by Staying Away From Gadget Screens

03.21.2021 20:06 PM

Reviews.org is on the search for applicants to take part in the 24-hour digital detox challenge. Selected applicants could win $2,400 by locking their electronic devices in a safe for a day and choosing more traditional means of entertainment and communication.

Toddlers With More Than One Hour Screen Time Is More Likely To Have Behavioral Issues

03.18.2021 22:01 PM

A study warns that toddlers who spend over an hour of screentime a day could lead to behavioral issues, including socializing and making friends.

Research Finds Boy Playing Video Games Have Lower Risk of Depression

02.18.2021 23:24 PM

A UCL researchers-led study showed that boys who are regularly playing video games at age 11 years old are less possible to develop depressive symptoms three years after.

Study Finds Spending Long Time on Mobile Phone is Not Harmful to Mental Health

12.01.2020 08:00 AM

Researchers found that an individual's everyday smartphone pickups or screen time "did not predict symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress."

Why Television Is Bad for Your Health

07.23.2020 12:00 PM

Several studies have focused on the effects of television and device screen time on children more than adults. In two studies from the UK, scientists have determined that more than two hours of screen time and couch potato tendencies result in severe health risk and deteriorating memory.

Children Glued to Tablets Could Develop Symptoms of Autism, Study Claims

04.21.2020 00:43 AM

Are your children glued to their tablets or the television during the coronavirus lockdown? Heads up. Researchers claim that young children with increased screen time for long periods are more likely to develop autism-like symptoms. Click the link to find out more.

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