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Video Games and Brain Changes

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Video Games and Brain Changes

There is new research showing that a lot of time spent in front of screens at an early age can change the brain.

The study used lab mice that were exposed to visual stimulation similar to that found in video games. On the plus side, the mice could be calm in situations that would be stressful for other mice. On the other hand, they displayed symptoms of ADHD. The recommendation by the researchers to parents was to limit exposure to screens.

Read the full article here: Heavy Screen Time Rewires Young Brains, For Better and Worse.

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