What are the risks to children using computers before bedtime?

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  1. Dr. Michael Roizen
     
    Dr. Michael Roizen answered:
    Turns out that 8- to 22-year-olds who send texts and emails, surf the Web, or play computer games around bedtime have sleep troubles ranging from restlessness and insomnia to leg pain, reports a new study. The daytime effects: anxiety, depression, and learning difficulties. Not what anybody (your child or you) needs.
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    Turns out that 8- to 22-year-olds who send texts and emails, surf the Web, or play computer games around bedtime have sleep troubles ranging from restlessness and insomnia to leg pain, reports a new study. The daytime effects: anxiety,... More