Why Screen Time Can Lead to ADHD Symptoms

A large, two-year study of 9- and 10-year-olds links screen use with ADHD-like symptoms and changes in the brain’s cortex.
Why Screen Time Can Lead to ADHD Symptoms
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More than three hours of daily screen time is linked to subtle differences in children’s brains and attention, according to a large study of more than 10,000 children in the United States.

Parents have long worried about how much screen time is too much for their kids, and the study provides fresh evidence that heavier use may shape attention over time.

Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.