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High screen time in kids linked to worse ADHD symptoms and slower brain development, study finds.
Children with higher screen time are more likely to develop severe ADHD symptoms, a large U.S.-based study of over 11,000 nine- and ten-year-olds found.
Over two years, increased screen use predicted worse ADHD symptoms, even after accounting for initial levels.
MRI scans showed smaller brain volumes, including in the right putamen and overall cortical volume, along with slower development in brain regions linked to cognition.
Researchers suggest excessive screen exposure may delay brain maturation, contributing to ADHD-like patterns.
The findings, published in Translational Psychiatry, highlight the need for screen time guidelines to protect children's neurological and mental health.
El alto tiempo frente a la pantalla en los niños está relacionado con peores síntomas de TDAH y un desarrollo cerebral más lento, según un estudio.