February 6, 2017

Figuring out the screen time that’s right for youngsters is getting an online assist. The heathychildren.org website from the American Academy of Pediatrics has a tool to formulate a family media plan. You enter information about children’s ages, the number of screens at home, the type of content, times of the day and any curfews for using phones, tablets, laptops or TVs. Source Link
 
When it comes to sounds that disturb you at work, man-made devices are no match for man himself. Three out of four workers deal with noise pollution on the job and say the worst is loud conversations in open offices. Experts suggest getting rid of cubicle walls  because chatty workers will be more aware that they’re in the open. Source Link
 
Hard partying in your youth could come back to haunt your health even if you cleaned up your act years ago. That’s what researchers found when they looked at records of men who came of age a half-century ago. Those who were alcohol dependent in young adulthood had more major health problems later in life. Source Link