The program tackling teen mental health head-on, in a place where suicide rates are a major concern

The program tackling teen mental health head-on, in a place where suicide rates are a major concern

Jack Farrell, 16, knows the triggers when his mental health is deteriorating. “When I don’t exercise, I find that my mental health worsens,” she said. “When I’m active and I exercise, I eat well and I train, I feel great.” Jack Farrell wants young people to open up more to each other.(ABC Alice Springs: Lee … Read more

World Sight Day: Can Increased Screen Time Cause Sight Related Diseases?

World Sight Day: Can Increased Screen Time Cause Sight Related Diseases?

World Vision Day: This year World Sight Day is being observed on Thursday, October 13. It is an annual global event aimed at drawing attention to blindness and vision impairment. Here we discuss the impact of increased screen time exposure on our eyes and related problems.Also Read – Twitter introduced a new feature, making it … Read more

Excessive Screen Time, Blue Light From Gadgets Linked To Obesity, Psychological Problems, Early Aging: Study

Excessive Screen Time, Blue Light From Gadgets Linked To Obesity, Psychological Problems, Early Aging: Study

Too much screen time can cause obesity and mental problems in people, said a study. “Overexposure to blue light from TVs, laptops and phones can have harmful effects on a wide range of cells in our body, from skin and fat cells to sensory neurons,” said one researcher. “Avoiding exposure to excessive blue light may … Read more

Obesity, psychological problems linked to excessive screen time, says study

Obesity, psychological problems linked to excessive screen time, says study

A new study on fruit flies has uncovered a new problem: Blue light emitted from screens can have an effect on our basic biological functions, and the study’s findings were published in Frontiers in Aging. Dr. Jadwiga Giebultowicz, a professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at Oregon State University and lead author of this … Read more