We all know (or should know) that spending too much time in front of a screen isn’t good for us, but just how bad it is may surprise you. Excessive screen time has been linked to increased risk for obesity, anxiety, depression, decreased attention spans, sleep problems, and relationship difficulties in people of all ages. Here are two tips to break the screen habit and improve your overall health. A Quick Rule for Relaxed Vision Aside from the risks already mentioned, prolonged screen time could adversely affect vision in adults. Scripps Health, a nonprofit health care system based in San Diego, recommends that adults practice the “20-20-20 Rule” to help preserve their eyesight in the digital age. Here’s how it works: For every 20 minutes you look at a screen, spend 20 seconds focusing on something 20 feet away. This method relaxes your eye muscles and reduces ocular fatigue. Screen Smarts for Younger Minds Considering that most children and young adults use computers and tablets for learning, reducing screen time can be tricky. Ultimately, monitoring their screen use in the evenings after school or on weekends is the best way to encourage them to follow healthier TIPS FOR CUTTING SCREEN TIME Digital Discipline
screen habits. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that teens and adults limit recreational screen time to only two hours per day. Children ages 2–12 should spend no more than one hour in front of a screen, and the Academy recommends that children under 2 have none . To help your children better enjoy life away from the screen, consider setting up “screen-free zones” in your home, such as the kitchen during mealtime. If a child or young adult in your home currently spends all their time watching a screen, encourage them to reduce their screen time gradually to make it easier for them to explore other pastimes. Most importantly, engage in face-to-face conversations and outdoor activities together. Putting aside their phones (and yours) during these times will strengthen personal connections and help them get outside, be more physically active, and do things that benefit their health.
Spinach Artichoke Pizza INGREDIENTS • 1 loaf frozen bread dough • 2 tbsp garlic herb spreadable cheese • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese •
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1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
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7 oz artichoke hearts, chopped Several handfuls of fresh spinach
Pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS 1. Thaw dough according to package directions and let it rise for 2 hours. 2. Preheat oven to 450 F. 3. Coat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with non-stick spray, then gently stretch dough to fit. 4. Spread garlic herb cheese evenly across the entire dough layer. 5. Sprinkle mozzarella and Gruyere cheeses evenly over dough, reserving a small amount of each. 6. As the topping, scatter chopped artichoke hearts, followed by a layer of torn spinach leaves, and then the reserved cheeses. Add black pepper to taste. 7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
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