An estimated 60 to 70% of computer users suffer from eye strain, or computer vision syndrome. It results from prolonged use of screens on computers and digital devices. KERA’s Sam Baker talks about ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...

There’s a general consensus that too much screen time is bad for kids. But what happens when everything in modern society is done on screens? What is a concerned educator or parent to do? And how do ...

On average, children spend a staggering seven to eight hours per day on screens, and one expert is warning that we’re not seeing the full picture of these devastating devices. “Screen time has become ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...

Fatigue and stress have long been common woes at the end of a workday. Now, in the digital age, there's a new set of struggles: headaches, dry eyes and double vision. These are the unique symptoms of ...

In today's digital age, monitoring screen time is crucial for maintaining a healthy balance between computer usage and other activities. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check screen time on ...

A new study linked each extra hour of daily screen time to a 21 percent greater risk of developing nearsightedness. Limiting screen time to less than one hour daily may help prevent vision problems, a ...

Schools across the U.S. are starting to rethink the abundance of digital devices in classrooms. After pouring billions of dollars into laptops, tablets and learning apps, a growing number of schools ...

As our devices continue to get more and more distracting, they are also adding more and more tools to try to manage this distraction—so that, you know, you can actually get some work done or actually ...

“That’s enough screen time for today,” you tell your kid, urging them to turn off the video-game console or iPad. As for what they should do instead, you are not quite sure. And what about you? If ...