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THE old wives tale that excessive screen time can give you square eyes may contain some truth, after a new study found it could increase kids’ risk of an eye condition.
Just an hour spent in front of screens increases children‘s risk of myopia by 21 per cent, the research found.
Myopia, the medical term for short sightedness, is when a person can’t see objects far away clearly.
The study, carried out by a team at Seoul National University College of Medicine, South Korea, pulled together 45 studies involving 300,000 kids.
They found the risk of myopia increased significantly between one to four hours of daily screen time, and then rose more gradually after four hours.
The widespread adoption of smart devices among children was said by the researchers to have an influence.
They wrote: “Global smartphone penetration surged from 21.6 per cent in 2014 to 69 per cent in 2023.
“Additionally, the age at which children begin using smart devices is decreasing, with many two-year-olds spending up to two hours daily on such devices.
“As a quintessential form of near-vision work, the use of smart devices has been considered to have a significant association with increased risk of myopia.”
Studies over the last decade have shown myopia to be a growing problem, particularly among children.
A study published in 2016 found children are twice as likely to be short-sighted than 50 years prior.
Scientists at Ulster University tracked more than 1,000 children over six years, and compared it to results from similar studies in the 1960s.
Writing in the journal PLOS One, they said: “The proportion of myopes in the UK has more than doubled over the last 50 years in children aged between ten and 16 years, and children are becoming myopic at a younger age.”
At the time the study was published, the researchers found myopia was most likely to develop between the ages of six and 13 years.
Also, that 16.4 per cent of children aged 12 to 13 were short sighted – more than double the rate of 7.2 per cent of those aged 10 to 16 in the 1960s.
The new Korean study specifically looked at how much screen time increased the risk of myopia among kids.
While the risk increased significantly between one to four hours, the association remained insignificant for screen time exposure of up to one hour per day, suggesting a potential safety threshold.
The researchers wrote: “These findings could offer meaningful insights for future research and inform educational strategies and
public health policies aimed at addressing the myopia pandemic.”
Short-sightedness usually starts in children from age 6 to 13, according to the NHS, but it can also happen in adults.
Signs include:
Visit an optician if you or your child has signs of short sightedness, or you or your child hasn’t had an eye test for two years.
Short-sightedness is usually treated with glasses or contact lenses.
IT’S not clear why short-sightedness happens and it’s hard to prevent it.
But there are some things that can help stop it getting worse.
These include:
Source: NHS
THERE is, obviously, a lot of competition, but Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips have just performed their sickest stunts yet.
Stomach-churning though their antics to date may have been, at least they’ve only involved willing participants.
Rather than people who can’t give their consent, because they haven’t been born yet. Or who, it turns out, don’t exist.
Bonnie and Lily both appeared to announce pregnancies on social media yesterday.
Infuriatingly, even though no one knew if this was real or fake news at the time, these professional trolls were winning once again – everyone was discussing them, speculating, criticising.
And that’s just how they like it.
Yes, they make their living from staying relevant, and shocking, but both women clearly adore being the centre of attention, no matter what form that attention takes.
As long as they’re being talked about, they don’t seem to care what anyone’s saying.
The former friends, who fell out – as so many do – over whose idea it was to set a record by sleeping with 1,000 men in one day, both seemed to reveal that they were pregnant on the same day.
Bonnie posted a photo of pickles, chocolate sauce and sprinkles hashtagged cravings, before talking about her plan to livestream the birth in eight months time.
She has today clarified that she’s not pregnant, and stated that she would never lie about being pregnant because that is “a step too far”.
She says she just “hinted” that she was pregnant, “as a joke”.
Hours later Lily had shared a photo of herself with a baby bump and two positive pregnancy tests.
Followers were dubious, as she’d had a flat stomach the last time she appeared on social media, but of course there’s no way to tell which image had been altered.
As with so much when it comes to Bonnie and Lily, it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s fake. Probably sometimes for them as much as for us.
Bonnie made a video today where she said that she tried to get pregnant for years when she was younger, and that she found it a very lonely experience.
Presumably she thinks this is an excuse, that it makes what she did better?
BONNIE Blue and Lily Phillips have sparked a frenzy after both appeared to announce pregnancies on the same day, leaving fans and critics alike questioning whether the bombshell news is real or part of a larger stunt
Bonnie Blue, the controversial adult star who made headlines for her record-breaking encounters, hinted at her pregnancy through cryptic social media posts, including references to food cravings and a countdown to an event in eight months.
She later suggested she was planning a livestreamed birth, calling it “the world’s biggest”.
The announcement has been met with a mix of excitement and skepticism, especially given her history of headline-grabbing antics – she has since clarified that she’s not pregnant.
Meanwhile, OnlyFans model Lily Phillips, who also made waves with her own viral exploits, shared images of positive pregnancy tests and a baby bump.
Coming just after Bonnie’s stunt, the timing of Lily’s announcement has fueled speculation about whether the two are competing for attention or if there is a deeper story behind their posts.
Fans took to social media with mixed reactions, with some congratulating the women while others questioned whether the announcements were genuine.
Given their reputations for pushing boundaries, many waited for further confirmation before taking the news at face value.
One thing is for sure – Bonnie and Lily have once again managed to dominate headlines, proving that they know exactly how to keep the world watching.
Let’s be clear: it only makes it worse.
If she has been through fertility struggles, she should be much more sensitive to all those currently going through the ordeal, and not have made light of the situation by, in her words, even ‘hinting’.
That supposed joke will never, ever be funny to anyone facing the painful reality of infertility.
Bonnie and Lily are locked in the world’s grimmest race to the bottom, and have run out of ways to cause outrage and offence, so now they will either pretend to be up the duff or exploit genuine pregnancies for clicks.
Maybe one day they really will be pregnant at the same time, and this story could take a surreal twist – they become rival mumfluencers, competing with each other to change 1,000 nappies in one day.
That’s actually the best possible scenario.
Because otherwise, both of them will have to do something even more extreme to drag the spotlight back on to themselves, to outdo each other, sinking lower and lower and lower.
It’s impossible to guess where it will end, the only guarantee is that it won’t be anywhere good.
There seem to be no depths to which they won’t plummet, so the worry is that they put themselves, or others, in severe danger, or lands them in jail.
The worst possible outcome is that there will be permanent devastating consequences to their temporary bids for infamy.
Oh, and that their children will read all about them online when they grow up.
A SADISTIC pervert who filmed himself raping two dogs has been jailed after both animals died from his depraved abuse.
Jack Tyler abused, beat and strangled his family’s spaniel and Jack Russell so horrifically that both pets gave up the will to fight back.
One of the animals was put down while the second later died after being removed from Tyler’s home in Bodmin, Cornwall.
When police searched the 23-year-old’s home, the found a sickening cache of videos of him raping the dogs.
Officers also discovered indecent images and videos of child sex abuse – including some with newborn babies.
Tyler has now been jailed for three years and was banned from owning animals for life.
Judge Simon Carr said it was one of the worst cases of animal abuse and cruelty he had ever had to deal with.
Truro Crown Court heard Tyler’s vile abuse only came to an end when the National Crime Agency were alerted to indecent images being uploaded to the internet.
The fiend’s electronic devices were seized by police – including a computer and mobile phone containing the child sex abuse images.
In total, officers discovered more than 3,000 pictures and films that showed Tyler’s animal abuse had gone on for years.
There was also evidence some of the images of child abuse had been distributed on the Telegram social network.
A vet report found the two dogs had suffered so much physically, mentally and sexually that they had lost their fight-or-flight ability.
Tyler’s defence lawyer Chris Cuddihee said the case was a “grim tale of a young person being lost in the darkest corners of the internet”.
He urged the judge not to sentence Tyler to jail as he would become “even more vulnerable”.
But Judge Carr branded the abuse “horrific” and said Tyler posed a risk to both other people and animals.
He added: “It’s as bad a case of animal cruelty and bestiality you can imagine.
“It’s clear that you understand how others see what you did as wrong. But in truth you do not think that what you have done is wrong.
“You do not think you need help.”
Tyler pleaded guilty to one count of possession of extreme pornographic images and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
He also admitted three counts of possession of indecent images of children (Categories A, B and C), two counts of distributing indecent images of children and two counts of sexual abuse of a dog.
The pervert will be on the sex offenders’ register for life and has a 10-year ban from accessing the internet.
A VITAL motorway used by 180,000 drivers per day will be hit by closures over the next four months.
Roadworks to the M6 between Lancashire and Cumbria will see various sections blocked off, with diversions put in place.
This comes as part of a four-month project by National Highways to reduce the flooding risk on the motorway – costing £4 million.
The affected stretch is between junction 34 at Lancaster and junction 36 south of Kendal.
Bosses have insisted that the disruption will consist only of lane closures, however, rather than the full carriageway.
Project manager Cameron Newsham said: “Doing the drainage and safety barrier work at the same time means reducing future roadworks in the area – minimising inconvenience for motorway users.
“In any case, the motorway will be open to drivers at all times as we’ll be carrying out all the work by only using lane closures both during the daytime and overnight.
“While we are not expecting this work to disrupt anyone’s journey we appreciate drivers like to know what work is going on when they come across traffic management and lane closures.”
The speed limit will mostly remain at 70mph on open lanes – even when passing the roadworks, National Highways added.
However, a 50mph speed limit will be imposed on one section going southbound between junction 35 and junction 34 – which is likely to slow down traffic.
All measures will be lifted over the Easter bank holiday – to ensure festive travellers can get to their destinations swiftly.
The scheme, which starts on Monday (February 24), will include clearing blockages, improving roadside verges, and making repairs to the current drainage system.
Parts of the central reservation safety barrier will also be repaired during the four-month period.
It comes as motorists were also warned of upcoming closures on the M25 and M62.
The junction 10 gyratory on the M25, which provides access to the A3, will close from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday, February 24, meaning there will be no interchange between the two routes.
Despite the closure, it is only the slip roads and roundabout that will be affected, and drivers on the A3 will still be able to continue through journeys, as will those on the M25.
Meanwhile, the M62 westbound between Manchester and Warrington will fully close overnight tonight (Friday February 21) between Junction 12 at Eccles and Junction 11 at Birchwood.
The closure will come into effect at 9pm and lift at 6am tomorrow morning (Saturday February 22).
There will then be further disruption in the daytime over the weekend – as four westbound lanes close.
The same lanes will close again next Saturday until the late evening.
Monday February 24 – Saturday March 29
Overnight lane closures between junction 34 (Lancaster) and junction 35 (Carnforth) in both directions
Monday March 31 – Wednesday May 28
Daytime and overnight lane closures between junction 35 (Carnforth) and junction 36 (Crooklands), including:
Monday April 28 – Wednesday July 2
Round-the-clock closure of lane one going southbound between junction 35 and junction 34, with a 50mph speed limit along a short section.
Sunday June 8
Overnight closure (8pm to 6am) of the southbound entry slip road at junction 34
STORMZY and US artist Victoria Monét have sparked split rumours after spending a romantic Christmas together.
The couple were spotted kissing late last year but now they have left fans puzzled after Victoria posted a cryptic caption suggesting it’s already over.
The mother-of-one took to Instagram to post a heartwarming Valentine’s Day post with her daughter Hazel.
She captioned it: “The Sweetest Valentine”
“Being a mom who is single has shown me incredible things about love..tested love…watered love and reflected back to me the nuances of it that I have always wanted.
“Hazel has been such a consistent immeasurably beautiful, gentle, fun and warm love in my life and I’m so thankful to God for such an amazing daughter!
“She’s everything I have ever needed and more love you babygirl.”
Fans were quick to pick out the line “being a mom who is single” from the caption, speculating that she may no longer be with the UK rapper.
One user said: “Damn, it’s not looking too good for Stormzy right now..”
“I mean they live in different countries, so maybe they just don’t see it as serious,” added another.
“She can be cute and cosy with rapper Stormzy and still be single,” penned a third.
“Key word is a mother who is single… Her child’s father is an active parent so she is not a single mom, she is a woman who is single, she may be dating, but she is not married or in a serious long-term relationship,” chimed a fourth.
Her relationship with Stormzy was first confirmed in October when they were photographed by The Sun sharing an affectionate kiss at London’s Heathrow Airport.
Eyewitnesses described the pair as “smitten”, with one onlooker noting Stormzy’s playful demeanor as he hugged and lifted Victoria off the ground.
The pair appeared to be going strong over Christmas as they were captured celebrating the holiday season together in a video on social media.
Addressing a crowd at a Christmas event, Victoria said: “Everyone say thanks so much, Mike, for getting us here. Thank you, Mike.”
The camera then panned to Stormzy – whose real name is Michael Owuo.
The rapper could be seen grinning and bashfully covering his face with his hand.
The relationship marked a fresh chapter for Stormzy following his high-profile split from Love Island host Maya Jama last year.
The pair, who initially began dating in 2014, announced the news in a joint statement.
They expressed mutual respect, saying they “still think the absolute world of each other” and will remain friends.
Victoria is no stranger to the spotlight herself.
The Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter is celebrated for hits like Coastin’ and Jaguar.
She recently split from her fitness trainer ex-boyfriend, John Gaines, with whom she shares their daughter, Hazel.
TESCO shoppers are set for a frenzy over a gorgeous new coat in stores now – and it comes with a major perk.
Fashion fans are set to love the new trench coat, which is very trendy now.
The jacket features a large folded collar, with six buttons up the centre of the coat.
It also has a belt tied around the waist to cinch in your waist.
And there are also fastens on the wrists to cinch in the sleeves.
The Cream Trench Coat is a bargain, costing just €58.
It’s available in selected stores but it is set to fly off the shelves very quickly.
And to pair with it, shoppers can pick up a stunning boho dress from Dunnes Stores that is perfect for summer.
The new spring-summer range is full of classic, wardrobe staples, along with a few chic pieces.
One dress that has seen shoppers rush to the tills is a lovely summery boho dress, perfect for holidays.
The new Gallery Stella Boho Belted Midi Dress is now available online and in shops across the country.
It’s the ideal piece to wear over the spring but shoppers must be fast as the dress is expected to be a big hit.
Boho style has never really disappeared since its first trend in the 60s and 70s as it was inspired by the hippie movement’s iconic fashion.
But the style has continued to be beloved by fashion fans ever since.
Boho fashion includes loose, flowing fabrics, bold and vibrant patterns, earthy tones, layering and stand-out silhouettes.
The Gallery Stella Boho Belted Midi Dress will only set you back €40.
It also features a flattering belt, long sleeves and a v-neckline.
And the dress comes in rust and in sizes 8 to 20.
Fashion bosses said: “Cut to a flowy silhouette, this dress from Gallery features a delicate ruffle collar, elegantly accented by a v-shaped neckline and a chic tie closure.
“Falling to a midi-length, it is designed with a tie belt that creates a flattering shape.
“Gallery is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”
You can embrace the boho chic style with this new dress, blending romanticism, comfort and originality in a single piece.
Dunnes Stores fans are urged to act swiftly as it is selling out fast due to its popularity.
