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, ...

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 ...

Many parents report that screen time is quality family time in their home, and more than 90% of parents say they extend ...

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 ...

Both kids and adults are spending more and more time using screens – for everything from work and school to socializing and having fun. But spending too much time using screens can have harmful ...

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If you are reading this, you are probably using a screen. Brightly lit screens inform our day, help us interact with family and friends, and can be a foundational instrument for the work we accomplish ...

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 ...

With phones, TVs, and iPads all around, it might seem overwhelming to think about limiting your child’s screen time. How much TV is good for them? Should they be texting all day? Does educational ...

Allowing very young children to access televisions and other screens could lead to sensory challenges for them later in childhood, according to a new study from Drexel University in Pennsylvania. The ...