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It is important not to use screen devices right before bed, as they might interfere with falling asleep. (Photo: AFP)

Teens trading sleep for smartphone time: study

Limiting usage to two hours a day should leave enough time for proper sleep.

26 Oct 2017 8:50 AM GMT

When teens sleep less, they spend more time awake, and we knew that something had to occupy that extra time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why too much screen time disrupts sleep

When certain cells are exposed to artificial light late at night, internal clocks can get confused, resulting in a host...

28 Nov 2018 12:34 PM GMT

Total screen abstinence doesnt lead to happiness either. (Photo: Pixabay)

More screen time coincides with less happiness in youths

The key to digital media use and happiness is limited use.

23 Jan 2018 7:26 AM GMT

When teens sleep less, they spend more time awake, and we knew that something had to occupy that extra time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teens who get more sleep may curb screen time

It turns out that extra time awake is almost all just sitting around - it has no health benefits.

28 April 2018 12:11 PM GMT

The screen time increased throughout toddlerhood, that is by age 7 and 8, but a fall of usage of 1.5 hours per day was shown. (Photo: ANI)

Usage of screen time by children and educational qualification of...

Study reveals that increased screen- time may impact child development.

30 Nov 2019 6:50 AM GMT

An increased screen time related activities in childhood show patterns of screen-related behaviours in later life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Science saying screen time is not healthy is bad science

Technology has an effect on human being but science has not found a way to judge it accurately.

15 Jan 2019 12:19 PM GMT

Screen time guidelines for infants and kids

Screen time guidelines for infants and kids

No screen time for babies, only 1 hour for kids under 5: World Health Organization.

24 April 2019 4:02 PM GMT

Research showed that an adolescents total screen time per day had minimal impact on their mental well-being. (Photo:Representational/Pexels)

Screen time has negligible impact to mental health

Digital screen time has minimal impact on adolescent's mental well-being: Study.

7 April 2019 11:18 AM GMT

Sleep deprivation impairs memory and problem-solving skills and decreases attention span. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Keep your phone away for a good night's sleep

Backlit screens prevent body from secreting melatonin, thus reducing quality of sleep.

26 Jun 2019 8:08 AM GMT

The researchers discovered weak relationships between how much people think they use their smartphones and how much they actually do. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Smartphone addiction studies are not reliable

Studies on smartphone addiction can be flawed.

13 Jun 2019 7:02 AM GMT

The subjects reported the time spent viewing television programmes and films on screens and the amount of sedentary computer use outside school hours. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Excess screen time can result in childhood obesity

Too much screen time for children can lead to obesity.

10 Aug 2019 5:16 AM GMT

Leanne Francis, first grade teacher at Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, conducts an online class from her living room on March 20, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Photo | AFP)

Students can't wait to get out of digital classrooms as they wait for...

Challenges aplenty as students stare at a screen all day, interact with fewer classmates and teachers struggle to spot...

21 March 2020 7:01 AM GMT