Screen Time's Impact on Children's Brains: A Reversible Damage?

Excessive Screen Time Damages Children's Brains, but the Effects are Reversible Spain - A recent study reveals the detrimental effects of excessive screen time on the developing brains of young children. The study, highlighted by Informativos Telecinco, shows damaged neural connections in children aged 3 to 5 years old who frequently use electronic devices. "The more blue, the less anisotropy; the more red, the more diffusivity," explains David Ezpeleta, neurologist and vice president of the Spanish Neurology Association, referring to the brain scans illustrating the study's findings. "Both indicate that the maturation of all the internal pathways of the brain is slower, is less." The study uses MRI scans to show the impact of screen time on brain development, specifically in language areas. The good news is that these negative effects are reversible if children reduce their screen time. Ezpeleta adds, "The brain can reorganize itself virtuously thanks to that cerebral capacity it has for self-repair, which we know as plasticity." This study underscores the importance of balanced screen time for children's development and highlights the brain's remarkable capacity for recovery.