Excessive digital screen use significantly contributes to sleep disorders by suppressing melatonin and disrupting natural circadian rhythms. This leads to insomnia, fatigue, and serious health ...

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 ...

A new study suggests high daily screen time is linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth. Better and more sleep can help mitigate screen time’s impact on kids’ heart and metabolic health. Small ...

Feeling attached to your phone lately? You’re not alone. Jose Briones, a YouTube reviewer of retro tech, digital minimalist and once avid smartphone user, broke it off with his smartphone five years ...

University of Denmark researchers say the time children spend video gaming, scrolling through social media or watching TV could be putting their future heart health at risk. File Photo by Keizo ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – How much screen time is too much time for pre-teens and teenagers? A CDC study from 2024 reveals that half of kids between 12 and 17 years old spend four or more hours every day ...

Despite studies, research and recommendations, there are still no uniform international rules on how much screen time is safe for children. Not only does every child have different needs, but by the ...

It’s back-to-school time, and this past summer’s hot weather may have kept you cooped up inside with air conditioning more than usual. That could lead to kids spending more time with electronics and ...