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Excessive screentime can lead to poor reasoning skills in children: Study

Investing in a healthy diet and encouraging children to read is beneficial for the development of reasoning skills among children

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Young children who spend more time using computer and other such devices are likely to have poor reasoning skills, that is crucial for learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving, according to a study. The study from University of Eastern Finland found improved overall diet quality and reduced consumption of red meat, as well as increased time spent in reading and organised sports enhanced reasoning skills among children over the first two school years. 

On the other hand, excessive time spent on a computer and unsupervised leisure-time physical activity were associated with poorer reasoning skills.  Screen time, active school transportation, recess physical activity, and physical activity intensity were also not associated with reasoning skills. 

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