It’s easy to think that a few minutes less sleep won’t make much difference. But research shows that, during adolescence, ...

There are no federal health guidelines in the US for how much daily screen time is appropriate for teens ... That is ...

High and increasing trajectories of screen time were associated with suicidal behaviors and worse mental health outcomes in adolescents.

Research indicates that using screens before bed disrupts sleep patterns. Studies reveal that even an hour of screen time can ...

Teen sleep quality is influenced by parents’ mental health and household conflict, according to a large study. Screen time explains part of the link, but family dynamics play a key role.

Doomscrolling. Instagram obsessions. Mindless YouTube video viewing. Distracting behaviours, yes, but can they actually rot a person's brain? Last year, Oxford University Press designated "brain rot" ...

In this prospective study of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study cohort, modifiable parental factors in early adolescence were associated with specific adolescent sleep outcomes 4 ...

Giving children smartphones before the age of 13 can trigger suicidal thoughts and aggression. Here's what owing a smartphone ...

You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy breakfast ...

Living in the digital age, screens have become a huge part of our everyday lives. Whether it's for leisure viewing at home or ...

Making a smoothie, going for an evening walk, or having empathy for a loved one are all examples of executive functions that are controlled by the brain's frontal cortex. This area of the brain goes ...

Social media provides benefits for teens, but there are also drawbacks. Some adolescents develop an addiction to "likes," DMs, online life, and chatbots, reinforcing isolation.