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1 June 20201 June 2020

Longer screen time usage (television viewing/video game use) during childhood appears to worsen lipid profiles in early adolescence

In March 2020 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess whether a non-active lifestyle or sleep predicted lipid profiles in children over a 2-year period. A … Read more

1 June 20201 June 2020

Greater screen exposure and less caregiver-child play in the first year of life appears to be associated with autism spectrum disorder-like symptoms in toddlers at 2-years of age but not with risk of autism spectrum disorder

In April 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between learning through first-hand experience, including social activities and screen viewing in the … Read more

30 May 202030 May 2020

Increased screen time, particularly computer use, appears to be associated with a small increased risk of anxiety and depression in young adults

In January 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between screen use and anxiety and depression in young people. A total of … Read more

23 May 202029 January 2022

Adolescent girls who watch television with high levels of relational aggression, eg soaps, reality television, etc, appear to send texts with a higher level of aggression whereas for boys it is the time they spend watching television in general which appears to predict the level of aggression in texts

In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between relational aggression on television and relational aggression in text messaging. Relational aggression, … Read more

23 May 202023 May 2020

Reducing computer/video game usage and increasing physical activity may improve depression, anxiety and social phobia symptoms in adolescents

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether television viewing and computer/video game usage had any effect on major depressive disorder, generalized … Read more

23 May 202023 May 2020

Moderate physical activity, watching television/movies for less than 3 hours/day and sitting for under 8.5 hours/day in total reduces the risk and progression of atherosclerosis

In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between sedentary behavior and physical activity on risk of atherosclerosis in a Mexican … Read more

22 May 202022 May 2020

Face-to-face interaction is required for young children to develop an understanding of emotions, with a greater amount of time spent watching television in girls and on gaming in boys leading to a reduced understanding of emotions

In September 2019 researchers from Norway published the results of their study to assess the association between screen usage and a child’s understanding of emotion. (Emotion understanding is generally defined … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

Night time media use may contribute to sleep problems and symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

In November 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between night time media use and sleep problems and internalizing symptoms (ie depression, … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

Sleep and dietary patterns, technology and internet usage, perinatal factors, breastfeeding, birth delivery mode and exercise all appear to have an effect on the amount of impulsive behaviour seen in children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

In September 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the association between weight, birth attributes, exercise and sleep habits, dietary intake and impulsive behaviour in … Read more

20 May 202020 May 2020

Greater technology use appears to be associated with more sleep-wake problems and less time in bed in all adolescents, but the association between the amount of technology usage and teacher-rated daytime sleepiness only appears to be seen in adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

In June 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the differences in types and amount of technology used by adolescents and its association with … Read more

20 May 202020 May 2020

Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices

In May 2020 researchers from the USA published their review on the association of extended television viewing with obesity in adolescents. The researchers stated that on a global basis, adolescent … Read more

17 May 202017 May 2020

Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices

12 May 202012 May 2020

Newer electronic devices, carpeted floors and more frequent vacuuming and dusting appear to be associated with lower levels of flame retardant chemicals found in house dust

In December 2018 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to identify factors in the home environment that are associated with levels of fire retardant chemicals in … Read more

11 April 202011 April 2020

Mental health issues in adolescence are linked to compliance to lifestyle recommendations in childhood, with a greater compliance to recommendations for diet, physical activity, sleep, and sedentary behaviour leading to fewer mental health issues

In May 2019 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess the association between meeting established recommendations for diet, physical activity, sleep, and sedentary behavior in childhood … Read more

4 April 20204 April 2020

Reduced physical activity with a greater sedentary lifestyle appears to increase the risk of ear, nose and throat medical conditions in children and adolescents

In February 2020 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess the association between physical activity with the development of ear, nose and throat medical conditions. Information … Read more

28 March 202028 March 2020

Lack of exercise and drinking carbonated drinks/soda increase the risk of obesity in both male and female adolescents

In February 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess how obesity and trying to lose weight are associated with: (1) up to 5 physically … Read more

13 March 202013 March 2020

There appears to be a significant association between increased screen viewing time and reduced sleep duration in young children, with the association being stronger in those aged 6 months and below

In January 2019 researchers from Singapore, USA and Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between screen viewing time and sleep duration in children aged 2 … Read more

11 January 202017 May 2020