Researchers say the time children spend video gaming, scrolling through social media or watching TV could be putting their future heart health at risk.

Spending an excessive amount of time on smartphones and other electronic devices could put children and young adults’ heart health in jeopardy, potentially leaving them susceptible to dangerous health conditions that raise the risk of heart disease.

Alarming studies reveal excessive screen time among youngsters is linked to increased heart disease and stroke risks. Experts suggest that exceeding three hours daily on devices elevates cardiometabolic risk factors like high blood pressure and insulin resistance,