Screen time

Eating while watching TV amidst the quarantine? It may lead to weight gain

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, April 20, 2020 at 01:56pm

Gorging on foods with your eyes fixed on your favourite TV shows may make you eat more. Here are some other reasons to NOT sit in front of the TV with your plate.
Too much screen time can hurt your eyes: 10 productive things you can do during quarantine

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, April 08, 2020 at 08:28pm

Is sitting at home amidst the lockdown driving you crazy? Here are some activities that can kill your boredom and make your quarantine period interesting.
Parenting tips: How to wean your child away from technology

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, March 01, 2020 at 10:40am

Research says that excessive media use leads to difficulty in school, obesity and sleep disorders. Here we reveal how you can wean your child away from technology.
Here is why pregnant women should limit their screen time

Posted By Editorial Team, February 11, 2020 at 07:44pm

A study revealed that pregnant women who use cell phones excessively are more likely to give birth to children with behavioural problems.
Early-life screen time reduces physical activity in later childhood

Posted By IANS, January 30, 2020 at 10:02am

Researchers have found that children who spend more time looking at tablets or television screens as infants are likely to be less physically active as they enter school age.
Increased screen time may impact child development: Study

Posted By ANI, November 30, 2019 at 11:11am

According to a recent study, excessive amount of screen time spent by children in using their mobile phones, or in watching television, can have a severe effect on their development.
4 habits that can make your child vulnerable to anxiety disorder later on

Posted By Editorial Team, April 30, 2019 at 04:05pm

A new study suggests that alcohol consumption in teenage could increase the risk of anxiety in adulthood. Read on to know about other childhood habits that can trigger anxious behaviour in your kid as she grows old.
Reduced screen time means a less sedentary life for your little one

Posted By Editorial Team, April 26, 2019 at 08:37pm

According to the latest WHO guideline, kids under the age of 5 shouldn't be allowed more than an hour of screen time every day. This guideline is based on the premise that sitting for hours in front of the TV or computer may lead to sedentary lives.
Screen time before bedtime may not harm teenagers: Study

Posted By IANS, April 06, 2019 at 05:37pm

According to a study published in the journal Psychological Science, the researchers found that the use of digital screens 2 hours, 1 hour or 30 minutes before bedtime didn't have clear associations with a decrease in adolescent well-being.
Parents, here are some tips to reduce screen time of your kids

Posted By Editorial Team, March 06, 2019 at 12:44pm

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar says you must regulate screen time to fuel the growth of kids and prevent childhood obesity.
Limit your kid's screen exposure to keep these health ailments at bay

Posted By Editorial Team, January 22, 2019 at 08:54pm
Prolonged screen time may affect academic and social skills of your kid

Posted By Agencies, January 11, 2019 at 04:35pm

Treating your kid with screen time can cause as much damage as a sugary treat, reveals a study published in the journal BMC Obesity.
Your computer could be injuring your vertebrae!

Posted By Editorial Team, January 07, 2019 at 11:32am

If you use your computer every day, this could mean serious trouble for your spine, back and neck over time.
Google introduces parental control in its chromebook laptops

Posted By Agencies, December 14, 2018 at 12:57pm

Google has introduced extra controls into its Chromebook laptops where parents will now have the ability to set screen time limits and bedtime hours, remotely lock devices and monitor app usage.
Screen time can disturb your sleep and lead to health issues: Study claims

Posted By Editorial Team, December 04, 2018 at 07:26pm

There are certain cells in the eye that process ambient light and reset the body s circadian rhythm.