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After a substantial review of the current research the American Psychological Association had determined that the research suggests a link between playing violent video games and increased aggression. No link was found between playing such games and criminal violence and aggression. They stated that it may not be as simple as playing violent games leading […]

According to a new study out of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, teenagers who spend hours on the Internet may be at risk of gaining unhealthy weight and having high blood pressure http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/heavy-internet-use-may-put-teenagers-at-high-blood-pressure-risk-749366 http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=46335&action=detail&ref=2337  

The American Academy of Pediatrics will be altering their recommended guidelines for screen time for kids, in recognition that the existing guidelines are an unrealistic reflection of common practice. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2015/10/06/screen-time-guidelines-for-kids-may-finally-get-a-reality-check/ http://www.valleynewslive.com/home/headlines/Pediatricians-to-tweak-outdated-screen-time-recommendations-for-kids-330847082.html  

A new study suggests a significant correlation between staying up late and weight gain:   http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2015/10/03/bedtime-weight-gain_n_8236308.html  

An interesting survey of teens’ own  views of how modern devices and the internet effect dating: http://www.vox.com/2015/10/3/9440953/teenager-cell-phone-study