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04/21/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Survey reveals 75% of toddlers are using touchscreens despite risks

Does your toddler use a smartphone? It might sound like a silly question, but even the strictest parents have been known to put a phone or tablet in front of their child while out in public to keep them calm. While a little bit of screen time might seem harmless, a new survey shows that […]

01/13/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Study: Smartphones linked to rising cases of dry-eye disease and digital eye strain

As smartphone use becomes increasingly prevalent, its ramifications on our health are becoming more obvious. A new report in BMC Ophthalmology has revealed that children who spent lots of time using smartphones exhibited more symptoms of dry-eye disease. Giving up their devices for a month led to a reduction in their symptoms. (RELATED: Read more news […]

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