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In the age of gadgets, how to combat stress and anxiety?

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     Did you know too much screen time can lead to obesity, sleep problems, chronic neck and back problems, depression, and anxiety??? Why is this a serious issue now? According to a study’s evidence, chronic sensory stimulation via excessive exposure to screen time may affect brain development in negative ways. The risk of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional disorders in adolescents and young adults, as well as the risk of dementia in later life, may increase with excessive smartphone use. Predictably, Generation Z (born after1996) spend the most time on their phones, averaging about 8 hours per day. Why is this a serious issue now? Studies found that excessive screen time has largely increased the stress and anxiety levels in the youth. In what ways is excessive screen time harming Gen Z?         ☺ Messy Sleep  - Sleep patterns are devastated due to screen times. People often carry gadgets to the bedroom, and the screen light ten...