According to the Pediatric Academic Societies, the answer is “Yes!” Handheld electronic media use in babies and toddlers is definitely contributing to many developmental problems. “For each 30-minute increase in handheld screen time, researchers found a 49% increased risk of expressive speech delay.” This is an important warning to avoid giving babies and toddlers phones […]
TV… Maybe It’s Time To Cut Back?
Could The Time Spent Watching TV and Other Electronic Media Be Cutting Years Off The Life Of Your Family? A recent study that was cited by many news outlets and social media talked about how Sitting Is The New Smoking. This was based on the finding that every hour sitting meant a shorter life. Another […]
Mobile Devices, A Health Problem For Your Family?
Are Mobile Phone And Tablet Use An Addiction That Is Causing Health and Social Problems? Mobile Phones and Media Usage Are Up, Way Up In All Age Groups and Demographics. This Article Will Discuss Some Research That Is Very Concerning About Media Use and It’s Effect On Our Health. The growing use of mobile media has […]
Warning. Serious Neurological Problems With Prolonged Internet Usage
The Very Serious Effects Of Heavy Internet/Gaming/Media on Our Health and Brains. Recent research finds very concerning losses of brain mass with heavy usage. It’s unclear if these are specifically just related to gaming. It seems much more likely that all electronic media will have a similar effect. We will see, but for now it’s […]