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Evening Standard
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Daniel Keane

Screen time has significant long-term impact on children's brains

Time spent on a smartphone, playing video games or watching TV has a significant long-term impact on a child’s brain function, a study revealed on Friday.

Researchers analysed data from 33 global studies which used neuroimaging technology to measure the impact of digital technology on the brains of children aged 12 and under.

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