He said the fact that boys are simply gaming much more than girls also makes them more vulnerable to becoming addicted. Co-author Dr. Beate Hygen, a senior researcher at NTNU, said: "The brain ...

Gaming is not harmful in itself, but when it begins to replace sleep, studies and social interaction, it can affect a child's mental and physical development. Neurologist Dr Kunal Bahrani explains why ...

Is there a lot of playing Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft in your home too? You're not alone. Many children and adolescents play a lot, and often with both known and unknown online players. This can be ...

Look at what kind of sites the child is visiting, what kind of games they are playing and then tell them about the pitfalls.' 'After the child sleeps, parents can check the history of sites visited ...

Parents are being warned to be vigilant for the tell-tale signs of a gaming addiction in their children. Health professionals are stressing the need to catch these warning signs early to mitigate the ...

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs on Friday (February 27) launched the Digital Addiction Response Assistance (DARA), a platform ...

Rising Online Gaming and Screen Addiction Linked to Memory Loss and Mental Health Concerns Among Youth: JG PHYSIOCON ...

Experts from NIMHANS warn that excessive online gaming among children may signal deeper psychological vulnerability, with prolonged digital immersion linked to depression, anxiety, and social ...

One in 10 boys become addicted to gaming, according to new research. They meet the criteria for computer game addiction - called "internet gaming disorder" or IGD - at least once between the ages of ...