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# screen-time - Wednesday 29 January, 2020
Toddlers who view screens for over three hours a day are 'less physically active at age five'
That’s according to a new study carried out on 500 children.
# screen-time - Wednesday 16 January, 2019
Children who own mobile phones at younger age perform worse in reading and maths tests
New research has found that four in 10 children in Ireland own a mobile phone by the age of nine.
# screen-time - Friday 4 January, 2019
Guide suggests not enough evidence that screen time is harmful to children's health
Published by the RCPCH the guide consulted 109 children and young people across the UK.
Poll: Do you plan to cut down on screen time in 2019?
Many people spend several hours a day on smartphones and other devices.
# screen-time - Saturday 1 December, 2018
Now you can finally limit how often you use apps on your phone
Here’s how to use Screen Time if you’re an iOS user.
# screen-time - Sunday 25 November, 2018
Here's what happened when I tried to curb my 7 hour-a-day phone habit
Average results, to say the least.
# screen-time - Tuesday 18 September, 2018
Do you think apps that limit screen time actually make any difference?
Apple have just released a new feature that might get people to put their phones away.
# screen-time - Tuesday 8 August, 2017
eir Sport to show all of the USPGA Championship but BBC viewers will get just 6 hours
Virgin Media customers won’t see a lot of golf this week.
# screen-time - Friday 5 May, 2017
Giving toddlers tablets and smartphones can 'harm their speech development'
Every half hour a toddler spends with a smartphone increases their risk of delayed speech by 49%, say researchers.
# screen-time - Tuesday 14 March, 2017
Children who spend more time on phones and tablets are 'more likely to develop diabetes'
Researchers have said limiting usage of electronics can help stave off future health issues.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
Poll Results:
No (6988)
Yes (5885)
I'm not sure (681)
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By Greg McDonough
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