Scientists Just Linked Screen Time to Heart Disease Risk in Young People

Scientists Just Linked Screen Time to Heart Disease Risk in Young People

Here's how you can try to mitigate the effects.Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RDEugene Mymrin/Getty ImagesKey PointsA new study suggests high daily screen time is linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth.Better and more sleep can help mitigate screen time’s impact on kids’ heart and metabolic health.Small screen time cuts could help reduce future heart disease risk.Heart disease is a major global health issue, and it can even…

Excessive Screen Time Linked to Higher Health Risk in Youth

Children and young adults who spend excessive hours glued to screens and electronic devices may have higher risks for cardiometabolic diseases, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and insulin resistance, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. A 2023 scientific statement from the American Heart Association noted that “…