Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grouping all digital activities together misses how different types of screen use affect people, a Penn State researcher writes.

The COVID-19 pandemic shifted our lives in myriad ways, including the amount of time we spent glued to our devices. Research ...

I always thought I would be strict about screen time as a parent. Then I had kids. Despite some initial rules, my busy workload led to increased screen usage for my kids. I realized I needed to ...

A study found that excessive screen time is associated with increased manic symptoms in adolescents, especially with social media and video games. The research suggests that instant gratification from ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that evening screen use might not be as physically stimulating for teenagers as many parents and experts have assumed. The findings ...

House Bill 78 (HB78) is headed to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk on Tuesday. If signed, the Healthy Early Development and Screen ...

We have slowly grown accustomed to staring at screens in our bed, despite being well aware of the physical and mental harms. A study published earlier this month detailed a 33% higher prevalence of ...

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzzphrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s lives. Parents are concerned about their children’s ...

A healthier, less exhausting, relationship with our phones is achievable without a cold-turkey approach. Incremental changes ...

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology's impact on people's lives. Parents are concerned about their children's ...