Category: Digital Health

I bet any gamer has been told this by their parents at least once, but more likely they hear it every single day. While there is some research that shows video games and extended device use has negative effects on our visual system, there are a TON of benefits to playing action-based video games! So […]

“I just don’t feel like myself if I don’t get enough sleep.” If you haven’t said that yourself, you’ve definitely heard someone else say it. In more ways than one, the science bears that idea out: without a good night’s sleep, we miss out on more than relaxation. Our bodies need time to rest and […]

Whether at home or at school (or attending digital courses via Zoom), it is clear kids today deal with screens almost constantly. This consistent rise in screen time affects children in many ways and eye health represents one of the primary concerns with screen time for kids. Children’s eyes are ⅔ the size they will […]

In the past, reading was hampered by insufficient or inconsistent light. Historically, you were able to read until the sun went down, then had to stop or start reading by a flickering candle. Electric light improved our ability to read anytime, but even this can offer uneven lighting, and cause similar difficulties. Enter the e-reader. […]

I have a confession to make. My attention span is not what it used to be and I know I’m not the only one suffering from lack of focus. In fact, it’s been proven that our individual and collective attention spans decrease each year. The problem, of course, relates to technology, and particularly social media. […]

If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know that they can differ from typical headaches. In addition to pressure in the head, migraine symptoms can include pain behind your eyes, nausea, spotty vision, light sensitivity, vision loss, and vomiting. Many triggers can cause a migraine, but you may be carrying a trigger without even realizing […]

The summer is here, kids are out of school, and routines often fall to the wayside as parents are challenged to constantly keep their children engaged, entertained and happy with all of these endless days off. Ideally these days will be spent with children playing outside, moving their bodies or doing something educational, but now […]

Between social distancing and working remotely, it’s becoming necessary to exercise at home. If you’ve been meaning to start working out, there’s no time like the present! Most people think about the core, arms, legs, and chest, but what about the eyes? Not only has working from home and other recent changes to social and […]

With everyone sheltering in place due to COVID-19, there has been a tremendous increase in screen time use: school is online, parents are working from home, we are connecting with family and friends via video chat and recreational activities are also on our digital devices. A recent NY Times article hits the nail on the […]