screen time and health

April 7, 2024

April 7, 1944 – Good Friday on the Anzio beachhead while a war correspondent looked back on successes and failures

On April 7, Phil attended Good Friday services [1] held in a picturesque grove graced by a large white wooden cross, which reminded him of the outdoor […]
April 7, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “What is red yeast rice?” (Part 5 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
April 6, 2024

April 6, 1944 – Memphian, Phil Larimore says life at Anzio far from ‘Beer And Skittles’

The news story began, “Life on Anzio Beachhead has been by no means “beer and skittles.” It’s just plain mud and dirty, dangerous work. Take it […]
April 6, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “How do you deal with abnormal cholesterol numbers?” (Part 4 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
April 5, 2024

April 5, 1944 – Phil awarded his first medal of valor, the Silver Star

On April 5, at a battalion ceremony in the Pine Grove, Phil was surprised to be awarded his first battle medal, the Silver Star—the third-highest military combat […]
April 5, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “How do you find out if you have an abnormal cholesterol?” (Part 3 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
April 4, 2024

April 4, 1944 – Fresh bread at Anzio—Yanks ignore shells to keep bakery humming

 Every square yard of the Anzio beachhead in Italy can be reached by the enemy’s guns. But routine tasks go on, and Allied troops in the […]
April 4, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “What is cholesterol and why should you care?” (Part 2 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
February 17, 2022

Study: Autism diagnosis more likely for boys exposed to more screen time at age one year

I’ve told you in the past of the detrimental effects of too much screen time for children and teens. Now comes a very concerning study about […]
March 1, 2022

Majority of children under age 5 exceeding recommended screen time guidelines

A new study reports “the majority of children under age 5 are getting more screen time than is recommended.”
June 17, 2022

Watching under one hour of TV a day reduces coronary heart disease and blood clots

It’s tempting to binge-watch TV shows, and it might be hard to get off the couch after just one or two episodes. But it could be worth […]
September 28, 2022

A new study shows that too much TV time really may harm your brain

HealthDay reported that older adults who get a lot of “screen time” may have an increased risk of developing dementia — but a lot depends on what […]