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Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2022
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Preteens who spend much of their free time watching online videos or playing video games may have a heightened risk of developing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a new study suggests.
Video Games May Bring Cognitive Benefits to Kids: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2022
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School-age kids who spend hours a day playing video games may outperform their peers on certain tests of mental agility, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that compared with children who never played video games, those who regularly spent hours gaming had higher sc...
Could Video Games Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythms in Kids?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2022
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Playing video games may seem sedentary, but it can be enough to trigger life-threatening heart arrhythmias in certain vulnerable children, a new report finds.
Researchers in Australia pulled together reports of 22 children and teens who suffered
Kids Happier, Healthier Away From All Those Screens: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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New research confirms the dangers of too much screen time for kids and teens: Those who play sports, take music lessons, or socialize with friends after school are happier and healthier than children who are glued to a screen during these hours.
Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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Folks often believe that video games rot a kid's mind, but a new study argues the opposite could be true.
Children actually might get a brain boost from playing hour after hour of video games, researchers report.
American kids between 9 and 10 years of age who spen...
Parents Underestimate How Much Time Teens Spent Online During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- December 23, 2021
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Parents, think you have a good handle on how much time your teens are spending on social media?
Don't bet on it. New research suggests your best guesstimate is likely way off.
Parents significantly underestimated their teens' social media use -- especially girls' -...
Junk Food Ads Reaching Kids Through Livestream Gaming Platforms
- Robert Preidt
- December 16, 2021
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Children and teens who use livestreaming gaming platforms may be bombarded with influencer-endorsed ads for energy drinks, junk food and alcohol, new research shows.
"This type of marketing can normalize high-fat, high-sugar and
FDA OKs Virtual Reality System to Ease Back Pain
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- November 17, 2021
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A 3-D virtual reality system to treat back pain was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.
The EaseVRx system is a prescription device for at-home use that combines cognitive behavioral therapy and other behavioral methods to treat patients 18 and ...
No Evidence Violent Video Games Lead to Real Violence: Study
- Robert Preidt
- November 8, 2021
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Will boys fixated on gore-filled video games become violent in real life? Many parents may worry that's the case, but new and reassuring research finds violent video games don't trigger actual violence in kids.
The study included boys aged 8 to 18, the group most likely ...
U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 2, 2021
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As teens dramatically stepped up their screen time during COVID-19 lockdowns, their well-being took a hit, a new study reveals.
Recreational screen time among U.S. teens doubled from before the pandemic to nearly eight hours per day during the pandemic, according to the ...
1 in 20 College Students Has 'Internet Gaming Disorder,' Study Finds
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 7, 2021
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Is it possible to become addicted to gaming on the internet?
Yes, warns new research that discovered when young people get too hooked it may trigger sleep difficulties, depression, anxiety and, in some cases, even suicidal thoughts.
Phone interviews conducted among...
Media, TV Time Doubled for Kindergartners During Pandemic
- Cara Murez
- May 14, 2021
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When the COVID-19 pandemic kept young kids indoors, their time spent watching TV and other screens rose dramatically.
That's the finding of a new study that investigated the screen time of kindergarteners from low-income families in Ohio. The researchers found that their...
Even Before Lockdowns, Young Americans Were Having Less Casual Sex
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2021
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Despite being the dating-app generation, young adults are largely saying no to casual sex, and less drinking and more video games are two reasons why, a new study suggests.
Surveys in recent years have been finding that compared with past generations, today's young adult...
Does Too Much 'Screen Time' Have Your Preschooler Acting Out?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2021
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Preschoolers who spend a lot of time watching movies and shows on TVs and other screens are more likely to develop emotional and behavioral problems by age 5, a Finnish study warns.
But despite their reputation, video games did not appear to promote any emotional problem...
FDA Approves 'Prescription Video Game' for Kids With ADHD
- Robert Preidt
- June 16, 2020
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The first video game to help treat kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
EndeavorRx is a prescription-only game designed to help improve attention in 8- to 12-year-olds with ADHD who have...
Video Games May Sabotage Fitness Among College Students
- Steven Reinberg
- June 8, 2020
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Video games often stand in the way of exercise and healthy eating among male college students, a new study shows.
"It's important to understand that video games are a risk factor for poor lifestyle habits that may contribute to poor health," said researcher Dustin M...
Parents Unaware of Young Kids' Smartphone Use: Study
- Robert Preidt
- June 1, 2020
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Preschoolers may spend more time on smartphones or tablets than their parents realize, and some use apps intended for teens and adults, researchers report.
A new study tracked mobile device use among 350 children aged 3 to 5 over nine months and compared their findin...
What Parents Overlook When Their Teen Is a Heavy Gamer
- Robert Preidt
- January 20, 2020
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Most American parents believe their teens spend too much time playing video games, but many underestimate the actual amount, a new survey shows.
The poll of nearly 1,000 parents with at least one child aged 13 to 18 found that 86% said their teen spends too much ...
Virtual Reality Can Bring Real-Life Pain
- Kayla McKiski
- January 16, 2020
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From carpal tunnel to a stiff neck, too much time on the computer can cause a slew of health problems. But what if you ditch the keyboard and mouse for virtual reality?
New research from Oregon State University in Corvallis showed that even stepping into virtual real...
More TV, Smartphone Time Means More Sugary Drinks for Teens
- Robert Preidt
- October 24, 2019
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Teens who stay glued to screens, be it televisions or electronic devices, are not only getting less exercise -- they're more likely to down too many sugary, caffeinated drinks, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 32,400 U.S. students in...
All That Screen Time Won't Hurt Your Kid's Grades - Maybe
- Dennis Thompson
- September 23, 2019
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Parents can relax a little about how much time their kids spend in front of screens, new research suggests.
A large review of the scientific evidence on the topic concluded that media time overall is not associated with the academic performance of children or teens.<...
Intense Gaming Can Trigger Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting in Some Players
- Dennis Thompson
- September 18, 2019
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Video games that guarantee heart-stopping action might come dangerously close to fulfilling that promise in some players.
A handful of video gamers have passed out when intense sessions caused their heartbeat to lapse into an irregular rhythm known as an arrhythmia, ...
Another Video Game Risk to Watch Out For
- Len Canter
- August 2, 2019
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Video games carry labels with an age-related rating, typically based on the level of violence, strong language and sexual content. But that's not the only guideline to consider.
An industry group called the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) sets the ratings....
Addicted to Video Games? This Treatment Might Help
- Serena Gordon
- July 10, 2019
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Know someone who just can't put down the controller in the middle of online games like Fortnite or League of Legends?
German researchers think they've developed a way to help break the compulsive habit.
In a new study, the research team reported that they'...
Will Video Games Make Your Kid Obese? Maybe Not
- Kayla McKiski
- June 27, 2019
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To the millions of parents who worry about the extra pounds their child might pile on while playing Xbox all day, rest easy.
A new study suggests that video game-loving kids aren't any heavier than those who aren't into the gaming scene.
Childhood obesity a...
Violent Video Games, Unlocked Guns a Dangerous Combo for Kids
- Dennis Thompson
- May 31, 2019
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Shoot 'em up video games might be making your children far too comfortable with how they approach and handle real-life firearms, a new study argues.
Kids who played a version of Minecraft featuring guns were much more likely to handle a happened-upon but unloaded fir...
Pokeman Characters Linger in Brain Well Past Childhood
- Steven Reinberg
- May 6, 2019
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Play plenty of Pokemon as a child, and your brain may tuck your favorite characters away in a special place where they are never forgotten.
Researchers from Stanford University believe that's exactly what happened with a small group of adults they tested.
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Video Games Don't Hamper Boys' Social Skills, Study Finds
- Alan Mozes
- April 23, 2019
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Does playing a lot of video games really jeopardize a boy's ability to make and keep friends?
Maybe not, reports a team of Norwegian and American researchers.
Investigators spent six years tracking the gaming habits and social interactions of nearly 900 Nor...
Can Games and Apps Help Your Kids Learn?
- Len Canter
- April 17, 2019
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Leading health organizations are warning about the possibility of video game addiction.
The World Health Organization has included it in the latest edition of its reference book of health disorders, while the American Psychiatric Association's book offers warning si...
Strengthening Family Ties Through Online Gaming
- Len Canter
- March 21, 2019
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Video games provide unlimited entertainment, and interactive ones can even help you burn off calories.
But you may not know that playing games -- either in person or through shared online networks -- can unite family members from many generations in meaningful ways.<...