A new study shows a clear association between how young a child gets their first smartphone, and depression, anxiety and obesity.  A second study this week revealed that when young adults reduce their social media time, within just one week, there were significant reductions in depression and anxiety.  Amy and T.J. check their phones for time spent on social media, and then compared it with T.J.’s 12 year old and it was fairly shocking.

A new study shows a clear association between how young a child gets their first smartphone, and depression, anxiety and obesity.&nbsp; A second study this week revealed that when young adults reduce their social media time, within just one week, there were significant reductions in depression and anxiety.&nbsp; Amy and T.J. check their phones for time spent on social media, and then compared it with T.J.&rsquo;s 12 year old and it was fairly shocking.

"Amy & T.J." is hosted by renowned television news anchors Amy Robach and T. J. Holmes.

Hosts and executive producers Robach and Holmes are a formidable broadcasting team with decades of experience delivering headline news and captivating viewers nationwide. Now, the duo will get behind the microphone to explore meaningful conversations about current events, pop culture and everything in between. Nothing is off limits. “Amy & T.J.” is guaranteed to be informative, entertaining and above all, authentic. It marks the first time Robach and Holmes speak publicly since their own names became a part of the headlines. 



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Hosts and executive producers Robach and Holmes are a formidable broadcasting team with decades of experience delivering headline news and captivating viewers nationwide. Now, the duo will get behind the microphone to explore meaningful conversations about current events, pop culture and everything in between. Nothing is off limits. “Amy &amp; T.J.” is guaranteed to be informative, entertaining and above all, authentic. It marks the first time Robach and Holmes speak publicly since their own names became a part of the headlines. 
 
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Amy & T.J.

DO NOT Give Your Child A Smartphone Before This Age

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