14-03-2017 00:30 via theverge.com

Kids' risk of diabetes rises with too much screen time

Spending three or more hours a day watching TV, using computers, or playing video games could put kids at risk of type 2 diabetes, a study shows. More time spent staring at screens is associated with diabetes risk in adults — and it looks like the same is true for kids, too.Researchers in the UK analyzed data from nearly 4,500 children, and found that those who spent more time glued to the screen had biological markers known to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. These kids showed signs
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