Adolescents spend eight to ten hours every day watching TV, using electronic devices globally: Study
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Adolescents spend eight to ten hours every day watching TV, using electronic devices globally: Study

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The International Physical Activity and the Environment Network Adolescent study reveals that adolescents globally are spending an average of eight to ten hours per day engaging in sedentary activities. The findings shed light on how environmental and lifestyle factors influence sedentary behaviour among adolescents aged 11–19 years across diverse cultural contexts. The sedentary activities included watching television, using electronic devices, playing video games, and riding in motorized vehicles, according to the multi-country study. Identifying social media use as a significant factor influencing sedentary time highlights the need for interventions aimed at promoting balanced screen use and encouraging active lifestyles in young people.”

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Daily screen time for teens should not exceed three hours: Sweden's health agency
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Daily screen time for teens should not exceed three hours: Sweden's health agency

China Daily  

HELSINKI -- Children under two years old should avoid digital screens entirely, while teenagers should limit their daily screen time to a maximum of three hours, according to the latest recommendations published by the Swedish public health agency on Monday. The agency recommended a maximum daily screen time of one hour for children aged 2-5, one to two hours for …

Children who use phones or watch television at mealtimes are significantly more likely to be overweight, study finds
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Children who use phones or watch television at mealtimes are significantly more likely to be overweight, study finds

Daily Mail  

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Phone's A Friend: 9-17-Year-Olds Spend More than 3 Hrs A Day on Social Media, OTT & Online Games: 61% Urban Parents
1 year, 3 months ago

Phone's A Friend: 9-17-Year-Olds Spend More than 3 Hrs A Day on Social Media, OTT & Online Games: 61% Urban Parents

News 18  

Kids spend an average of three hours or more each day on social media, videos/OTT and online games, 61% urban Indian parents of children aged 9-17 told LocalCircles during a survey. 15% SPEND MORE THAN 6 HOURS A DAY As all children don’t spend the same time on the internet, the first survey question sought to know from citizens: “How …

Young kids spend an average of 100 minutes of screen time per day
1 year, 9 months ago

Young kids spend an average of 100 minutes of screen time per day

NL Times  

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Impacts of Sedentary Lifestyle in Children; Things that One Can do to Overcome or Prevent it
2 years, 4 months ago

Impacts of Sedentary Lifestyle in Children; Things that One Can do to Overcome or Prevent it

News 18  

A sedentary lifestyle means there is limited or no physical activity in one’s lifestyle. Screen dependency disorder The problems listed above can have serious repercussions, which is why it is crucial for your children to play outdoor games. Here’s all you need to know why: Children who play outdoor games are likely to be more active than the ones who …

View: China is Putting Limits to Online Gaming for Kids, Indian Policymakers Must Step in Too
3 years, 3 months ago

View: China is Putting Limits to Online Gaming for Kids, Indian Policymakers Must Step in Too

News 18  

Screen time refers to the amount of time a person spends watching screens, including smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, TVs and computers. Greater screen time is associated with increased sedentary behaviour and less physical activity, affects mental health and leads to sleep deprivation. A study to assess the screen exposure trend in children shows doubling of screen time in 0-2 years …

Study finds girls suffer mental health impacts after just two hours of screen time
3 years, 4 months ago

Study finds girls suffer mental health impacts after just two hours of screen time

ABC  

New global research has found excess screen time and a lack of physical activity is harming the mental health of adolescents. Key points: The study found girls began to have mental health impacts after two hours' screen time The effects took twice that time to become noticeable in boys UQ researcher Asad Khan says balancing screens with physical activity is …

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