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.

Screen time doesn't just affect mental health​. It may also take a toll on physical health, according to new research focused on heart health in children and teens.