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To what extent does limiting screen time in youth help prevent the…

- - - - Effects of Digital Dementia:
      - Short term memory loss
      - Lower attention span
      - Reduced ability to focus
      - Having difficulty recalling words
      - Trouble with multitasking
      - Decreased ability to control emotions
      - Lack of empathy due to little social interaction
    - - Additionally, prolonged gadget use is linked to higher levels of stress and anxiety, which negatively affect memory consolidation.
    - - Research suggests that excessive screen time during childhood may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in adulthood. This is because poor language acquisition, impaired executive functioning, and hindered brain development during childhood can contribute to cognitive decline later in life.
        (Neurology center)
        
        The rapid advancement of technology has had a profound impact on attention spans and mental activity. A study by Microsoft found that attention spans have decreased from 12 seconds in 2000 to less than 8 seconds in 2013, which is shorter than the attention span of a goldfish. This decrease has been attributed to the constant use of digital devices and the constant bombardment of information.
        (Neurology Center)
- - - - These theoretically important findings indicate that aerobic exercise training is effective at reversing hippocampal volume loss in late adulthood, which is accompanied by improved memory function.
        (Erikson, Kirk
    - - Limit phone notifications: One way to avoid constantly being on your phone or in front of a screen is to limit the number of notifications you receive. If a certain notification isn’t urgent, consider silencing it — or getting rid of it altogether.
      - Limit passive media time: This may look different depending on how you spend your time. There are apps that can limit excessive scrolling time. Or you could combine time spent watching your favorite show with using a stationary bike or set of small weights.
      - Find other things to focus on: We’re all guilty of reaching for a phone or remote when bored, but when was the last time you read a book or went for a walk? While these activities may require more effort, set yourself up for success by having a good book handy or a fun destination already picked out.
      - Set aside time to relax and connect: Reducing your screen time doesn’t mean getting rid of it altogether. Consider setting aside a chunk of time each day to scroll, play video games, or watch TV. Setting a timer can help.
    - - Canada’s 24 Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth recommend at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, two hours or less of recreational screen time a day, and 9-11 hours of sleep a night
- - - - “We have to be flexible enough to evolve with the technology but choose how to use it right. Fire was a great discovery to cook our food, but we had to learn it could hurt and kill as well,” he says.