Reducing the time spent in front of screens is vital for good health. According to Dr B Lal Clinical Laboratory, here are the top 5 negative effects of excessive screen time.
Disturbed sleep
Electronic device light disrupts the brain's sleep cycle. It is good practice to keep screens out of the bedroom an hour before going to bed.
Chronic pain
Excessive screen time may lead to bad posture, resulting in persistent back, shoulder, and neck pain.
Obesity
An excessive amount of time spent on screen time can increase the risk of obesity.
Anxiety and depression
More time in front of a screen can have adverse effects on emotional and mental health, leading to depression and anxiety.
Behavioural changes
More exposure to violent TV shows, movies, music, and video games may adversely affect children's behavioural patterns, and this can make them violent.