Too much screen time may trigger lasting brain delays, top health official warns
As screens compete for families' attention, children's development is paying the price, top federal health officials warn.Early and excessive screen time can trigger severe neurocognitive delays in young children, impacting attention spans, memory and language skills, according to Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, interim surgeon general and principal deputy assistant secretary of health."Parents are now fighting for attention from the screens," Haridopolos told Fox News Digital.DOCTORS SAY 8 FORGOTTEN HABITS COULD HELP FIGHT STRESS, OBESITY AND CHRONIC DISEASETo help parents combat screen addiction, the U.S.
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As screens compete for families' attention, children's development is paying the price, top federal health officials warn.Early and excessive screen time can trigger severe neurocognitive delays in young children, impacting attention spans, memory and language skills, according to Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, interim surgeon general and principal deputy assistant secretary of health."Parents are now fighting for attention from the screens," Haridopolos told Fox News Digital.DOCTORS SAY 8 FORGOTTEN HABITS COULD HELP FIGHT STRESS, OBESITY AND CHRONIC DISEASETo help parents combat screen addiction, the U.S. Surgeon General's Office has released a targeted framework known as "the 5 Ds."Don't wait for a conflict to establish boundaries, experts recommend. Sit down as a family to outline clear, age-appropriate rules regarding when, where and how long screens can be used throughout the day.Setting explicit expectations ahead of time cuts down on daily arguments, experts say.Parents should model healthy screen habits themselves, Haridopolos said.
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- As screens compete for families' attention, children's development is paying the price, top federal health officials warn.Early and excessive screen time can trigger severe neurocognitive delays in young children, impacting attention spans, memory and language skills, according to Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, interim surgeon general and principal deputy assistant secretary of health."Parents are now fighting for attention from the screens," Haridopolos told Fox News Digital.DOCTORS SAY 8 FORGOTTEN HABITS COULD HELP FIGHT STRESS, OBESITY AND CHRONIC DISEASETo help parents combat screen addiction, the U.S.
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