Excessive social media use reduces sleep among children
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 IST
The research was conducted among the Canadian students aged between 11-20 years which revealed a dose-response relation between the over-use of social media.
According to a recent study published in a journal named Acta Paediatrica, the excessive use of social media can lead to reduced sleeping hours among children.
The research was conducted among the Canadian students aged between 11-20 years which revealed a dose-response relation between the over-use of social media and the shorter sleep duration among the students.
There were in total 5242 participants in the study out of which 63.6% slept less than recommended and 73.4% students reported that they used social media for at least an hour per day.
“The impact social media can have on sleep patterns is a topic of great interest given the well-known adverse effects of sleep deprivation on health,” said senior author Dr. Jean-Philippe Chaput, of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute.
He further added that electronic screen devices are pervasive in today’s society and they are just starting to understand their risks and benefits.
Related Topics
Related News & Articles
According to a new study, short and poor excellent of sleep might also adversely have an effect on kidney function in patients with persistent kidney sickness (CKD)...
Recently posted . 775 views . 20 min read
Sleep is a modifiable risk factor for various conditions including obesity and cardio-metabolic disease with some figures suggesting a lot of adults are not getting...
Recently posted . 1K views . 1 min read
A new bedtime to-do list, courtesy of sleep researchers at Baylor University:
1. Write a to-do list bef...
Recently posted . 761 views . 3 min read
Could teenagers suffer symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder after engaging in excessive smartphone use?
Recently posted . 743 views . 1 min read
If you are in your adolescence and drinking excessively then it may affect your short-term memory, a new study suggests
Recently posted . 627 views . 1 min read
Trending News & Articles
Lung cancer is usually not noticeable during the early stages. Most people are diagnosed when the disease is at an advanced stage. According to Cancer.org, it is ...
Recently posted . 7K views . 2 min read
The health benefits of wood apple include [1] relief from constipation, indigestion, peptic ulcer, piles, respiratory problems, diarrhea, and dysentery. It also b...
Recently posted . 4K views . 2 min read
Bael, also known as the “Wood Apple”, is a species native to India. The bael tree is considered to be sacred to the Hindus. A famous drink known as sh...
Recently posted . 4K views . 2 min read
Do you know what milia are? Milia is a skin condition which causes the appearance of small white hard bumps on the skin which usually appear on the face, neck or ch...
Recently posted . 4K views . 2 min read
More in Food & Health
Eating a balanced diet is key to a healthy life. But as we get older, our body’s requirements evolve and sometimes you need extra help from supplements, said ...
Recently posted. 847 views . 1 min read
Inflammation is the body’s first line of defence against insult. Without inflammation, most of us would not make it past the first year of life. This rapid ...
Recently posted. 904 views . 4 min read
You’ve likely heard that everyone needs to eat more fruits and vegetables. While this is true, a new, concerning study suggests that even if the majority of t...
Recently posted. 1K views . 2 min read
Recently posted . 969 views
Recently posted . 636 views
Recently posted . 1K views
Recently posted . 1K views
Recently posted . 1K views . 80 min read
Recently posted . 1K views . 99 min read
Many of us lunge for garlic frequently in the usual ways in our kitchens: garlic bread, pasta sauces, a topping on pizza. But in honor of our favorite flavorful mem...
Recently posted. 1K views . 2 min read
If you snore, you’re not alone. Everybody snores occasionally.
Recently posted. 715 views . 0 min read