Staring at screens could impact cognitive health

A study has explored the correlation between leisure screen time and neurodevelopmental disorders.

In a study published in Brain and Behavior, investigators examined the screen time and neurodevelopmental outcomes of over 250,000 individuals.

Although the investigators found that increased leisure screen time led to a reduction in the likelihood of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, those with higher levels of leisure screen time had a higher risk of experiencing intellectual disability. There was no statistically significant causal association between leisure screen time and autism spectrum disorder, learning disability, speech disorder and Tourette disorder.

As a result of the findings, larger studies are needed to better understand the association between leisure screen time and neurological disorders.

Read more: Brain and Behavior

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