A major global study has confirmed the fears of many parents. It revealed a significant link between owning a smartphone in childhood and experiencing poorer mental health in early adulthood. The peer-reviewed research suggests that the younger a child is when they receive their first smartphone, the higher their risk of facing mental health challenges later on. Sapien Labs, a…
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Childhood Obesity: Addressing Lifestyle Diseases Early
**Focus Keywords:** Childhood obesity South Africa, child health, lifestyle diseases, hypertension in children, SAMRC study, healthy eating for kids A devastating childhood obesity crisis is leading to children, some as young as five, developing severe lifestyle-related diseases. These are typically found in middle-aged adults, a new study from South Africa has revealed. Poor eating habits and a lack of physical…