With kids and teens back in school, there’s fresh concern over how much time they’re spending in front of screens — and it’s not just about attention spans or grades.
A new study published in JAMA suggests that children and young adults who spend excessive hours on electronic devices may face a greater risk for serious health problems down the line, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance — all linked to cardiometabolic disease.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Kenneth Saland, a cardiologist, with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, joined KRLD to break down what this means for families and how parents can take action now to help protect their kids’ long-term health.