Excessive Screen Time Harms Kids' Hearts: Study Reveals Cardiometabolic Risks

• A new study reveals excessive screen time in children can damage heart and metabolic health, leading to issues like high blood pressure and insulin resistance.
• The research, published in the 'Journal of the American Heart Association', found that more screen time is associated with higher cardiometabolic risk scores.
• For 10-year-olds, each additional hour of daily screen time increased risk scores by 0.08 standard deviations, rising to 0.13 for 18-year-olds.
• Poor sleep habits due to smart device addiction significantly amplify these health risks, with children getting enough sleep being less affected.
• Parents are advised to implement screen-free times, encourage outdoor play, keep devices out of bedrooms, be role models, and promote other hobbies to mitigate risks.