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Screens and Teens Brain Health | Concord News
The U.S. Surgeon General just dropped a wake-up call: screen time for kids and teens is a growing public health crisis. Experts are sounding the alarm, comparing screen addiction to gambling because both hijack the brain’s reward system. Phones, tablets, computers, and TVs are rewiring young minds during critical developmental years — harming mental growth, physical health, sleep, and real-world relationships. While parents often assume kids can self-regulate, their brains aren’t ready for that task — especially during summer break, when screen-free camps are proving vital. The solution?…
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