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What is a digital detox and does it really work? Here's what experts have to say
Are you addicted to your phone? Experts say paying attention to how you use your gadgets and devices can promote peace and good mental health.
Updated on May 06, 2025 05:07 PM IST
World Health Day 2025: Myopia rises with screen time, expert shares tips
World Health Day: Myopia numbers worldwide are soaring, especially among kids. Doctor shares reasons and strategies to prevent it.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 05:36 PM IST
Planning to buy a phone for your child? Study says, hold it off: Here's why
The study observed how more screen exposure in childhood can lead to stress and depressive symptoms in teenage.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 03:07 PM IST
Younger adults facing more mental distress than older gen: Study
The Sapien Labs report— The Mental State of the World in 2024 — presents a comprehensive analysis of global mental health trends, drawing from over 661,000 responses across 82 countries, including India
Published on Mar 08, 2025 06:32 AM IST
The hidden reason you can’t sleep at night and it is not caffeine or screen time
The real reason you can't sleep: A new study reveals the surprising reason you toss and turn every night.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 02:25 PM IST
Turning on TV or handing phones to toddlers? Study reveals how it's dangerous
Parents often give toddlers gadgets to keep them occupied, but a study shows this can harm their development, particularly their language skills.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 07:15 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Children glued to screens? Expert shares a guide for parents to help them
Parents are often frustrated to see their kids addicted to their screens. Expert provide suggestions on how parents can help children break this habit.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 04:19 PM IST
Ditch the scroll, hit the gym: Exercises that break your Internet addiction
A new study says workout can curb your Internet addiction. Here are the kind of exercises that work best.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 01:17 PM IST
One more episode? Expert reveals the dark side of binge-watching temptation
Binge-watching is continuously watching without paying heed to time. Expert tells why this happens and how it is harmful.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 04:27 PM IST
Too much screen time? Eye-healthy foods and habits to protect your vision
With multiple devices around us, screen time is increasing at an alarming rate. Expert shares foods and habits that protect eye health.
Published on Jan 28, 2025 05:33 PM IST
Obesity in children: Healthy habits kids should follow to avoid being overweight
By instilling these healthy habits in children, you can help them develop a strong foundation for a lifetime of wellness and reduce the risk of obesity.
Managing eye strain: Tips to combat digital fatigue in a screen-dominated world
Cathy Higgins struggles with vision issues from extended screen use. Health experts advise taking breaks, using larger monitors, and limiting screen time.
Published on Jan 23, 2025 07:25 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, New York
Screen time, sleep and behavioural issues: Is that a vicious cycle in children?
The study explored the unhealthy relationship between excessive screen time and poor sleep quality in children.
Published on Dec 27, 2024 02:44 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das
New research links kids' reduced media use to better behaviour; know detox tips
Screen time detox | Just 3 hours a week can transform your child’s behaviour – the Danish study every parent should read; tips to implement screen reductions.
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 03:13 PM IST
AI chatbot advises teen to kill parents for limiting screen time: ‘Reasonable’
A Texas teen's family sues Character.ai after chatbot suggested killing parents over screen time limits.
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 06:56 PM IST
Muskaan Sharma
Alarming rise of myopia in Indian kids: 5 things parents must do now
Screens, indoor life are threatening your child’s vision and behind the alarming rise of myopia in India. Know 5 tips for parents to protect their kids eyesight
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 08:04 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
High screen time making kids angry, affecting class scores, say PGI Chandigarh experts
A professor of otolaryngology department at PGIMER, Chandigarh, highlighted that over the years, cases of delayed speech, limited language skills, and autism have risen sharply
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Screen time limits, fun fitness ideas parents need to know for kids heart health
Say goodbye to couch potato habits: Check out this family guide on screen-free activities to boost your kids’ heart health and build lasting wellness
Published on Nov 03, 2024 06:53 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Here's why Bengaluru’s dry eye syndrome cases are skyrocketing: Report
Bengaluru is seeing a surge in dry eye cases, especially among children and young adults, due to increased screen time, air pollution, and indoor lifestyles.
Published on Oct 18, 2024 02:01 PM IST
Study reveals 10 year-olds at risk of depression and anxiety
Excessive screen time has shocking consequences for mental health in young kids, leaving 9 and 10-year-olds depressed.
Published on Oct 08, 2024 04:13 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Blue light from screens worsen your skin: Tips to say ‘goodbye’ to digital aging
Blue light and skin ageing: Here’s what you need to know about digital damage of blue light and tips to protect your skin.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 12:41 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Forget the hour-long screen ban: What teens really need for better sleep
A new study suggests that screen time before bed has minimal impact on adolescent sleep. Instead, using screens while in bed significantly disrupts sleep.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 03:50 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
Too much screen time can make your kid struggle with language: Study states
A child’s language development in the early years depends on daily interaction with their parents – screen exposure can hamper that.
Published on Sep 12, 2024 01:46 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das
Your child's screen time may be leading to obesity, poor grades: 7 ways to stop
Too much screen time could be turning your child into a zombie. Check out these 7 practical tips for parents on how to stop it
Published on Aug 31, 2024 02:38 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Can excessive screen time cause ‘digital dementia’? What you need to know
Preventing ‘digital dementia’: These actions can help you avoid screen time and counteract the harmful effects of excessive technology use
Published on Aug 19, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Reducing screen time will improve your child's mental wellbeing in just 2 weeks
Children's social behaviour dramatically improves when you reduce screen time. You better get working on it now!
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 10:50 AM IST
Adrija Dey
Children addicted to gadgets? Here's how parents can help
From promoting balance to seeking support, here are some strategies for parents to support and guide their children in managing and reducing gadget dependency.
Published on Jun 19, 2024 05:32 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
6 screen-free recreational activities to keep kids entertained this summer
From dance sessions to swimming adventures, here are six fun and engaging activities that will keep children active, entertained and screen-free all summer long
Published on Jun 02, 2024 03:17 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
DIY eye relaxation techniques for stressful days
Looking for eyes relaxation techniques to keep eye discomfort/vision issues at bay? Incorporate these DIY eye relaxation techniques to alleviate digital strain
Published on Mar 09, 2024 12:46 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Pay attention to your attention span
Over the last 10 years and more so in the last two years, the number of clients in therapy who bring concerns around difficulty concentrating or focusing has significantly increased. I remember a 29-year-old tell me, “I feel like my brain’s capacity to process information has slowed down
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 04:21 PM IST
Sonali Gupta