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Key Takeaways

Health apps helped kids move more and eat better

Kids got 10 to 20 more minutes of exercise daily using these tools

Most teens still don’t get enough physical activity

SATURDAY, Nov. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ah, screens. The thing kids won’t put down, and parents can’t stop worrying about. But a new study suggests they may not be all bad after all.

Researchers at the University of South Australia analyzed data from more than 133,000 children and teens under age 18. They found that digital tools such as health apps, fitness trackers and online programs helped improve physical activity, diet and weight.

Here’s what they found:

Children and teens using digital health tools were more physically a

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