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Smartphones Affects our Children's Physical Health
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Children’s myopia risk linked to smartphone use, study says

Researchers found an association between myopia and prolonged smartphone use, begging the question: What does the future hold for millions of kids growing up in the digital age?

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Reducing the Risk to Vision

Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is a common eye condition which causes blurred distance vision. The evidence of the protective effect of time outdoors, on myopia, continues to grow. Low levels of outdoor activity may influence the development of myopia

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Five or More Hours of Smartphone Usage Per Day May Increase Obesity

Recent study found risk of obesity increased by 43 percent. 

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Children spend twice as long looking at screens than playing outside, study finds 2018 

By the time they reach the age of seven, children will have been looking at screens for the equivalent of 456 days – an average of four hours every day.

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The Growing Concern of Text Neck: A Chiropractor’s Perspective on Its Impact on Children and Teens 2024

I see increasingly alarming numbers of children and teens coming to me with issues caused by “text neck”. These kids are suffering from neck pain, migraines, headaches and spinal misalignment.

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The influence of smartphone use on spinal posture - A laboratory study

Do different smartphone tasks lead to changes in spinal posture and pelvic position? Is there a relationship between smartphone addiction and changes in posture?

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Screen Time and Insomnia: What It Means for Teens 2023

Experts are becoming increasingly concerned about the effects of blue light from these electronic devices on the sleep-wake cycle. 

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Smartphones are KILLING your sleep - here's how you can fix it

The 2011 Sleep in America Poll from the National Sleep Foundation included questions about the use of electronics before bed. The survey found that roughly four in 10 Americans bring their cell phone into bed when trying to fall asleep. Tempting as it might be to use your computer or phone before bed, studies have shown these devices can interfere with sleep. In this video Faith will talk about how your phone affects your sleep and how to fix it.

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