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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

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

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

14 May 202014 May 2020

A life filled with worthwhile activities may promote well-being and healthy aging in the older individual

In January 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the wider implications of feeling that the things undertaken in one’s life are worthwhile. A … Read more

27 April 202028 April 2020

Exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers during pregnancy appears to be associated with impairments in executive function and poorer attention control in children whilst prenatal and postnatal exposure appears to cause hyperactivity and conduct problems

In May 2018 researchers from the USA and Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of polybrominated diphenyl ethers on behaviour development in children. … Read more

4 August 201917 June 2020

Researchers state it is time to critically reflect on the current business model of ‘user data in exchange for app-use allowance’ and that instead it might be better to ban or regulate certain design elements in apps to come up with less addictive products

In July 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their analysis of different smartphone apps in an attempt to identify design elements that prolong app usage. This analysis was … Read more

13 January 20194 January 2020

A higher Healthy Lifestyle Score reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease

In December 2018 researchers from Spain and the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between a healthy lifestyle and risk of cardiovascular disease. 19,336 individuals … Read more

13 January 20193 June 2020

A higher Healthy Lifestyle Score reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome

In December 2018 researchers from Spain and the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between a healthy lifestyle and risk of developing metabolic syndrome. 10,807 … Read more