Excessive screen time in childhood is associated with changes in the brain, particularly in regions involved in attention and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Furthermore, the fast-paced nature of many screen-based activities can lead to shorter attention spans. As children become accustomed to rapid visual and auditory stimuli, they may struggle to focus ...

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 ...

“Research has shown that MRI scans noted physical changes in the brains of children who spend a lot of time on screens,” says ...

Screen time rewires your child’s brain. Here’s what you can do about it - Scans show screen time can change the brain’s physical structure and pathways ...

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh is shedding light on the hidden ways screen time may be affecting young people’s brains — and it starts with sleep. Researchers found that excessive use ...

Is more screen time always bad for adolescents? Parents are often concerned that too much screen time (e.g., time spent looking at social media apps on smartphones, monitors while gaming, or TV while ...

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.

This summer, many parents find themselves caught between excitement and anxiety as they help their college-bound children prepare for the next chapter in their lives. There’s the practical preparation ...