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·August 14, 2019·3 min read

Impulsive behavior linked to sleep and screen time

Too little sleep and too much screen time are linked to increased impulsive behaviors, especially in younger people. Reducing recreational screen time to two hours a day and sleeping for 9-11 hours per night can help curb impulse behaviors.

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·May 20, 2019·3 min read

Sleep problems in teenagers reversed in just one week by limiting screen use

Teens who are exposed to screen time for four or more hours a day have a 30-minute delay in sleep time and report more sleep disruptions than those who spend an hour a day using tech. However, reducing screen time for a week and using glasses to block out blue light help to resolve sleep problems.

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·April 17, 2019·5 min read

Screen time associated with behavioral problems in preschoolers

Two or more hours of screen time is associated with inattention problems in preschool-aged children.

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·April 6, 2019·4 min read

Screen time, even before bed, has little impact on teen well-being

Contrary to previous findings, a new study reports little evidence for a substantial negative link between screen time use before sleep and adolescent wellbeing.

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·January 28, 2019·4 min read

Screen Time Before Bed Puts Children at Risk of Anxiety, Obesity and Poor Sleep

A new study reports children and pre-teens who are exposed to screen time in the dark an hour before sleep are more likely to have sleep disturbances, a higher risk of anxiety and may be more prone to obesity.

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·January 9, 2019·5 min read

Controlling Children’s Behavior with Screen Time Leads to More Screen Time

Study reports children who reward children with screen time often spend more time interacting with their tablets or smartphones than parents who don't.

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·November 27, 2018·4 min read

Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

Researchers uncover how specific retinal cells respond to the artificial light generated by cell phone and tablets. The study reveals how retinal ganglion cells process ambient light and reset our circadian clocks, leading to sleep disruptions.

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·November 12, 2018·4 min read

Poor Diet, Obesity and More Screen Time Linked With Insufficient Sleep in Children

Researchers report insufficient sleep is associated with unhealthy eating patterns, an increased risk of obesity and more screen time in school aged children.

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·September 27, 2018·6 min read

Limiting Children’s Screen Time to Less Than 2 Hours a Day Linked to Better Cognition

Researchers say limiting children's access to screen time to two hours a day, in addition to physical activity and quality sleep, helps to improve cognitive development.

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·December 1, 2017·3 min read

Excessive Screen Time Linked to Increased Suicide Risk

A new study backs previous research which found a correlation between the rise in teenage mental health issues and smartphone usage. Researchers report excessive screen time is linked to increased risks of depression and suicide in teens.