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Long screen time raises more ADHD symptoms in children, affecting the brain development. Screen time control is essential for better cognition.

Dr Samir Shah, consultant psychiatrist and medical director at Priory Hospital Altrincham, warns that screen time can ...

The saying, “Don’t sit in front of the TV all day. It will rot your brain,” might not be the overdramatic statement as people once ...

An analysis of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study data found that children 9–10 years of age who spent more time using screens tended to have slightly more severe ADHD symptoms.

The holidays mean school breaks, and school breaks often mean a lot of screen time. Here, a local pediatrician offers tips on ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

She continued, “Try to plan some time, whether it be a special event or a night at home on the couch where you are ...

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The detox wasn’t absolute. Participants were spending about two hours a day on social media. During the detox, that dropped ...