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Risk of high blood pressure in teens linked to heavy internet use
A risk of high blood pressure in teens has been linked to heavy internet use, suggests a new study. The findings come from researchers at Henry Ford Hospital, where they found teens who spent at least 14 hours a week on the internet had higher blood pressure. The researchers highlighted 134 teens as heavy internet users, and 26 of them had high blood pressure.
Previous research highlighted health consequences linked with heavy internet use, such as addiction, anxiety, depression, obesity and social isolation, but never before has blood pressure been studied.
Andrea Cassidy-Bushrow, Ph.D., from the hospital said, “Using the internet is part of our daily life but it shouldn’t consume us. In our study, teens considered heavy internet users were on the internet an average of 25 hours a week. It’s important that young people take regular breaks from their computer or smartphone, and engage in some form of physical activity. I recommend to parents they limit their children’s time at home on the internet. I think two hours a day, five days a week is good rule of thumb.”
Read more: http://www.belmarrahealth.com/risk-of-high-blood-pressure-in-teens-linked-to-heavy-internet-use/
