New data from the American Time Use Survey charts huge increases in screen time among seniors.

Worried about smartphone addiction after seeing your latest screen-time statistics? A certain amount of phone use is often necessary these days, but repetitive tasks pile on the minutes.

Screen time — specifically, time spent on video games — has been linked to an increased risk of social and emotional disorders in children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has official screen time recommendations for kids of different ages – but parents still have to grapple with the trade-offs and practicalities.

The new study shows that parents’ screen use is associated with increased adolescent screen time.

The epidemiological evidence on the association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents.

Dr Samir Shah, consultant psychiatrist and medical director at Priory Hospital Altrincham, warns that screen time can significantly impact a child's brain development and function.