A recent study linked increased screen time in children and adolescents to higher cardiometabolic risk and distinctive metabolic profiles. Analyzed data from two Danish cohorts revealed that each additional hour of screen time exacerbated cardiometabolic risk factors such as waist circumference, blood pressure, and lipid profiles. The study demonstrated notable variations, with boys generally experiencing greater risk, while girls showed heightened sensitivity to late bedtimes. A machine learning model identified a metabolic signature associated with screen time, predicting risks efficiently.

Source: Journal of the American Heart Association