How spending time on tech devices impacts brain functioning in children
Updated On: 19 November, 2023 10:37 AM IST | Hong Kong | IANS
According to a review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, the research finds screen time leads to changes in the pre-frontal cortex of the brain, which is the base of executive functions such as working memory and the ability to plan or to respond flexibly to situations
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Time spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children’s brain function, according to a review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, which while showing negative impacts also demonstrates some positive effects.
However, the researchers stop short of advocating limits on screen time, which they say can lead to confrontation. Instead, they urged policymakers to help parents navigate the digital world by promoting programmes which support positive brain development.
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