Imagine it’s 11 PM, and you’re scrolling through your phone in bed, eyes burning, head starting to throb. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The average person now spends over seven hours daily staring ...

phones, computers, tablets, or any number of new devices. And while all that digital action keeps everyone connected, informed, and productive, it can also take a large toll on human eyes. It goes ...

An estimated 60 to 70% of computer users suffer from eye strain, or computer vision syndrome. It results from prolonged use of screens on computers and digital devices. KERA’s Sam Baker talks about ...

When people talk about mental health and technology, the conversation almost always comes back to screen time. Headlines, ...

Researchers say more research is needed to understand the potential link. The amount of time babies spend watching computer, TV and phone screens in their first year of life may be indirectly linked ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...

With pop-up alerts, your smartphone likely keeps you posted on the number of hours you’ve been staring at the screen. And those screentime hours don’t even include the time you spend in front of your ...

Fatigue and stress have long been common woes at the end of a workday. Now, in the digital age, there's a new set of struggles: headaches, dry eyes and double vision. These are the unique symptoms of ...

In today's digital age, monitoring screen time is crucial for maintaining a healthy balance between computer usage and other activities. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check screen time on ...

Want your child to spend less time on their phone, tablet or gaming device? Start by downsizing your own digital consumption. According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of ...

The average American child spends 3.6 hours staring at a computer, television, tablet, or smartphone daily -- an amount of screen time associated with inferior cognitive development and academic ...