tv exposure

JCT decides to disband football club, AIFF shocked (Lead)


June 20th, 2011 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) After Mahindra and Mahindra, now JCT has decided to wind up its Phagwara-based popular club for, what it says, the lack of mileage from the ... Read more...

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After Mahindra, now JCT disbands football club


June 20th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Corporates are washing their hands of Indian football. After Mahindra and Mahindra, now JCT has decided to wind up its Phagwara-based popular club for, ... Read more...

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Second-hand TV exposure linked to eating disorders


January 9th, 2011 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) For parents anxious about the negative influence of TV on their children, here's another worry - having friends who watch a lot of TV can be even more ... Read more...

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Secondhand TV exposure equally harmful for kids: Study


January 7th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 7 (ANI): Just switching off the TV set may not you help keep your kids away from negative influence of the idiot-box, as indirect media exposure, i.e., having friends who ... Read more...

Posted in Health Science |

Keep toddlers away from TV to make them smarter


May 8th, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, May 8 (IANS) Want your kids to be smarter and thinner? Just keep them away from the TV set when they are toddlers. A study from child experts at the Universite ... Read more...

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Most US kids aged two to five get little exercise (Lead)


December 16th, 2009 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) Most American children aged two to five years don't get enough physical activity and are overexposed to TV. A study of about 300 home-based childcare providers by Oregon State ... Read more...

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Kids get little exercise, overexposed to TV


December 16th, 2009 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) Most children aged two to five years, although well fed, are not getting enough physical activity and are overexposed to TV. A study of about 300 home-based childcare providers ... Read more...

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TV exposure may be linked to aggressive behaviour in kids


November 6th, 2009 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) Three-year-old children who are exposed to more TV appear to be at an increased risk for exhibiting aggressive behaviour, according to new research. "Early childhood aggression can be ... Read more...

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TV bombards kids with unhealthy food ads


November 5th, 2009 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): Wondering how TV exposure leads to obesity in children? Well, then pay closer attention to the commercials, suggests a new study.In the study, researchers at the University of ... Read more...

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TV exposure linked to aggressive behavior in young kids


November 3rd, 2009 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 3 (ANI): A new study has shown that three-year-old kids who are exposed to more TV are at an increased risk for exhibiting aggressive behavior.For the study, Jennifer A. ... Read more...

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