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Study links excessive screen time to sleep disruptions, depression in girls
New Delhi, April 3: Excessive screen time among adolescents negatively impacts multiple aspects of sleep, which in turn increases the risk of depressive symptoms, according to a study.
Reel mania puts Indian kids' eye health in danger, warn leading ophthalmologists
New Delhi, April 1: Leading ophthalmologists on Tuesday warned that they are witnessing a sharp increase in cases of dry eye syndrome, myopia progression, eye strain and even early-onset squinting in children who spend hours watching reels on various social media platforms.
Screen use during bedtime may raise your risk of insomnia by 59pc: Study
New Delhi, March 31: Love to scroll your phone while in bed? Scientists have found that using a screen in bed can drive your risk of insomnia by 59 per cent.
Increased screen time to drive near-sightedness in children, adults: Experts
New Delhi, March 24: Overuse of digital devices and the resulting increased screen time is driving a significant number of people, especially the young towards near-sightedness or myopia, warned experts on Monday.
Limit screen time, reduce gaming volume to prevent hearing loss in kids: Health Ministry
New Delhi, March 3: Limiting exposure to screens and reducing gaming volume is essential to prevent hearing loss in children, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on World Hearing Day on Monday.
Over 3 hours of sedentary behaviour may up mental health risks in teenagers: Study
New Delhi, Feb 24: Teenagers and adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviours -- which includes playing video games or increased screen exposure -- have a higher risk of facing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, according to a study.
Over 40 pc of Australian children have problems with sleep pattern
Sydney, Feb 12: Almost half of Australian children have a problem with their sleeping pattern, a survey has found.
More screen time may lower language development skills in toddlers: Study
New Delhi, Feb 8: Increased exposure to screens such as television and smartphones may lead to lower language development skills in toddlers, according to an international study.
Singapore tightens screen time rules for children
Singapore, Jan 21: Singapore has introduced stricter measures to regulate screen use among children in schools and preschools as part of a broader multi-ministry health initiative launched on Tuesday.