Research says limiting screen time can help your health

Children and teenagers can cut the likelihood of health complaints such as headaches and backache if they limit screen time and get sufficient exercise, according to new research.

The study indicated young people are less likely to complain about psychological health complaints such as feeling low and difficulties getting to sleep if they adhere to recommended screen time use and physical exercise targets.

Entitled Physical activity, screen time, and the risk of subjective health complaints in school-aged children, the study was written by academics at the Health Promotion Research Centre and the Children’s Studies centre at NUI Galway, led by Dr Eimear Keane.