Tracking screen time is like counting calories: It is partially accurate but misleading. The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics provide time-based guidelines for screens ...

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 ...

Some ways you can reduce screen time include using greyscale, turning off notifications, and engaging intentionally with content. Screen time is not inherently bad. However, too much screen time can ...

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, ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...

Staying glued to your phone is exactly what big tech companies want. However, if you're ready to reclaim your time and reduce screen time on your phone, there are practical steps you can take, ...

Dr Nick Fuller works for the University of Sydney and RPA Hospital and has received external funding for projects relating to the treatment of overweight and obesity. He is the author and founder of ...

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 ...

Rinanda Shaleha does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...