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A teenage girl unable to get off her smartphone or other devices might be at risk of losing sleep and increase in depression, a new Swedish study says. Teenagers who spend extra time using screens tend to get worse sleep — in terms of sleep quality and duration — researchers wrote in the journal PLOS Global Public Health on Wednesday. Screen time also causes teens to delay sleep until later hours, affecting their sleeping cycles, they found, according to UPI. Researchers also found that these sleep disturbances are linked to later depression symptoms in girls but not in boys. "We found that adolescents who reported longer screen times also developed poorer sleep habits over time," concluded the research team led by Sebastian Hokby, a doctoral student at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. "In turn, this led to increased depression levels, especially among girls." For the study, researchers tracked more than 4,800 Swedish teens between 12 and 16 years of age a...

Pakistan’s brittle batting was exposed again as a Ben Sears-inspired New Zealand won the third and final one-day international by 43 runs Saturday to sweep the series 3-0. The tourists were dismissed for 221 off 40 overs in response to New Zealand’s 264-8, in a match shortened to 42 overs after a delayed start at Mount Maunganui. It followed the pattern of the first two games, with the hosts winning the opener in Napier by 73 runs, followed by an 84-run victory in Hamilton. New Zealand also dominated the preceding T20 series, winning 4-1. Pakistan struggled throughout the tour to adjust to the sustained bounce and movement of New Zealand’s seam attack and their batsmen were again guilty of rash shots at Bay Oval. Aggressive pace bowler Sears claimed 5-34 to follow his five-wicket bag in Hamilton, with four of his victims falling to short-pitched deliveries. Fellow seamer Jacob Duffy, who was a handful in both series, took 2-40, including the wicket of Mohammad Rizwan for 37 in ...

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo said on Wednesday he could have become a delinquent if the sport of athletics had not given him a focus. Tebogo, who stunned the field in Paris last year to became Bots­wana’s first Olympic gold medallist in any sport, said he would take the lessons he learned from his childhood into his new role as a global ambassador for the Kids Athletics scheme. “Sport has really helped me a lot because I think without sport … probably I would be a criminal by now,” 21-year-old Tebogo told reporters on a video conference call. “In the neighbourhood where I grew up there were a lot of criminals, it was the only way to survive. “But then with sport I knew I had to go to school and with training you are tired. You don’t have time to roam the streets and go into people’s houses,” he added. “So once I discovered that I tried to pull in a few friends of mine … and now they are playing football. “We always talk about if this didn’t work out, where would we be?” ...

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has become president of the Asian Cricket Council following a decision taken by the regional executive committee. The ACC executive committee held a virtual session in which the decision for Pakistan's presidency was taken. Naqvi, who has served as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman since February 2024 will assume this prestigious role on April 3, the regional cricketing body said in a statement, adding that his appointment ushers in a new chapter of leadership for Asian cricket. "I am deeply honoured to assume the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council," said Naqvi. "Asia remains the heartbeat of world cricket, and I am committed to working with all member boards to accelerate the game’s growth and global influence." "Together, we will unlock new opportunities, foster greater collaboration, and take Asian cricket to unprecedented heights. I also extend my sincere thanks to the outgoing ACC P...

A healthy, nutrient-rich diet is important for both the heart and brain, as both organs rely on good blood circulation. Since about 25% of blood supply goes to the brain, what we eat directly affects its function. Consuming foods high in unhealthy fats, refined carbohydrates and ultra-processed products can damage blood vessels in the brain, leading to risks like impaired brain function, stroke and dementia. Here are eight types of foods to maintain improve brain health: Fish: Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health. Omega-3 can reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke by improving blood lipid levels. It can also reduce the risk of blood clots. Olive oil: Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, such as polyphenols, which help reduce inflammation, which is an important factor for maintaining good heart health and it is also considered brain-healthy foods. Sever...

Los Angeles FC (LAFC) sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami spinning to their first defeat of the season, scoring an upset 1-0 victory in their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal first-leg clash. A 57th-minute strike from Los Angeles-born El Salvador international Nathan Ordaz handed LAFC a precious advantage heading into next week’s return leg in Florida. Unbeaten in nine games across all competitions since the start of the season, Messi and Miami arrived in Los Angeles as the form team of Major League Soccer (MLS). But after a cagey first half that saw neither side manage to get on top, Los Angeles raised their intensity after the break and immediately began causing problems for the visitors on Wednesday. LAFC fullback Ryan Hollingshead squandered a golden chance in the 54th minute, blasting his shot well wide of goal after bursting into the penalty area on the overlap. The home team made the all-important breakthrough three minutes later with the 21-year-old homegrown striker Or...