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.

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 ...

After about a month of using the Break Timer extension, I noticed fewer headaches and less eye strain. Sitting frozen at a ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With kids back in school, many are spending more time on iPads and laptops to get their homework done. But as parents, we know that extra screen time can add up fast. Robinson says ...

Part 2 of a two-part series on the challenges of screen time and technology advances; Part 1 looked at the parenting ...

In summer, and especially on holiday weekends, kids have more time to spend on screens. But doctors say this can lead to mental and physical problems. “We have a whole generation of kids who are used ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – How much screen time is too much time for pre-teens and teenagers? A CDC study from 2024 reveals that half of kids between 12 and 17 years old spend four or more hours every day ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Parents concerned about the academic achievement of their children have yet another reason to curb excessive screen time. A new study published Friday in JAMA Network Open finds an ...

Tired of constant alerts, Gen Z is rediscovering how real conversation, shared space, and simple presence can steady a daily ...

Just weeks after approving limits on screen time for preschoolers, Alabama lawmakers are mounting a last minute push to set ...