The term "internet addiction" is not new, and it is well known that spending extended periods of time online is detrimental to one's health. Screens affect our eyes, the internet affects our cognitive processes, and so forth. However, a new study shows that internet addiction has more profound effects, changing our brains' neurones completely.

Addiction to staying online for hours can rewire your brain, says reveals study

According to a new report children below the age of 13 should not be allowed to have cell phones. Called 'Children and Screens in Search of Lost Time' the report is commissioned by the French government. Watch in for more details!

Kids below 13 should be barred from using smartphones, says study

Study finds 24pc of 5-7 year-olds own smartphones in UK

Smartphones have made UK one of the laziest countries in Europe

Teens who spend more time on screens are less happy and more depressed.

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Addiction to staying online for hours can rewire your brain, says reveals study

Kids below 13 should be barred from using smartphones, says study

Study finds 24pc of 5-7 year-olds own smartphones in UK

Smartphones have made UK one of the laziest countries in Europe

How the smartphone affected an entire generation of kids