Screen time

Worried about your kids’ excessive phone use? It may not affect their mental health

Reducing general screen time will not make people happier. Instead people should address their worries and fears about smartphone usage, say reaserchers.
Best exercises to alleviate eye strain caused by too much screen time

If you're also suffering from eye strain, we some expert-suggested exercises to relieve the discomfort and strengthen your eye muscles.
Working from home? You may be at risk of developing computer vision syndrome

Work from home (WFH) and online classes due to the pandemic have led to increased incidents of computer vision syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain, warn experts.
Excessive use of mobile phones during lockdown may cause digital amnesia

Students are spending too much time on mobile phones during the lockdown, according to a new study. Beware of the possible health effects of excessive use of smartphones.
Give children these 5 foods to improve their eyesight

Besides limiting your kid's screen time, a proper diet is essential to keep your kid's eyes healthy.
Finding it difficult to juggle work and your kid's online classes? These tips may help

Here are some challenges facing parents and students while trying to adjust to online education along with tips on how to tackle them.
Eating while watching TV amidst the quarantine? It may lead to weight gain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Prolonged screen time may affect academic and social skills of your kid

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!

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

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.