I always imagined I'd be the type of parent who was strict about screen time, but it's hard to manage when I'm not setting a good example for them.

Too much screen time can negatively affect a child’s health, focus, and sleep, and can even lead to gadget addiction. With a few simple and creative strategies, you can encourage healthier habits and ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — Children today are spending more time than ever in front of screens—and health experts say the emotional consequences are becoming harder to ignore. New research shows families are ...

Here's how you can try to mitigate the effects. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD A new study suggests high daily screen time is linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth. Better ...

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Children and young adults who spend excessive hours glued to screens and electronic devices may have higher risks for cardiometabolic diseases, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and ...

A Journal of the American Heart Association study is raising red flags to warn people that less sleep and more screen time in kids and teens could lead to higher heart risks. Researchers analyzed data ...

Sleep specialists have long warned of the hazards of bringing smartphones into the bedroom. Now, research has confirmed just how damaging that habit can be. The new study, which surveyed more than ...

Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviors – including playing video games, reading for leisure or spending a lot of time distracted by screens – have a higher ...