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Is bedtime media use harmful for sleep? Study suggests so!
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Delaware [US], February 9 (ANI): It's not uncommon to hear people rant about becoming insomniac, especially post the COVID-19 pandemic. Even the early birds started staying up late into the night, binge-watching films or web series or scrolling through social media, as there was no other out
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Study finds even dim light before going to bed may disrupt a preschooler's
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Colorado [US], January 28 (ANI): A new study has found that even a little exposure to light can prompt the necessary sleep-promoting hormone melatonin to plummet in preschoolers in the hour before bedtime, potentially disrupting their sleep.
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Tweens' screen time increased during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Ohio [US], December 1 (ANI): According to a recent study, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, parental concerns about media use appeared to take a backseat as the health crisis forced parents to make accommodations for children who were spending more downtime at home and less time in socia
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Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' faces criticism, Robert De Niro defends A
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Dec 2 (ANI): While the ace filmmaker Martin Scorsese is known for crafting iconic films, the latest release 'The Irishman' faced flak by critics claiming the lead female character in the movie played by Anna Paquin speaks just six words in 10 minutes of screentime.
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Parents must keep track of their preschoolers' screen time
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 20 (ANI): For parents, it is important to track the time their preschooler is spending in front of the screen. A new study found that screen time of more than two hours for kids below five years of age is linked with inattention.
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Parents should limit children's screentime to prevent obesity, suggests st
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], November 27 (ANI): While there is nothing wrong with children watching the television, a new research suggests this should be capped at 90 minutes in order to reduce the risk of obesity in later years.
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