Study looks at screen time and bone density in teens


SEDENTARY IS BAD: More time in front of the computer could lead to lower bone mineral density among teenage boys, according to a study conducted in Norway.

Teenage boys who spend more time in front of screens tend to have lower bone mineral density (BMD), according to a study of Norwegian students presented April 4 at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases. 

Researchers have identified yet another health risk linked with sedentary lifestyles, particularly among boys during the critical growth period of adolescence. 

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