How to Help Your Parents Cut Down Their Screen Time
From Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta by CNN Podcasts
May 29, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses with Dr. Sue Varma the impact of screen time on aging parents and what families can do to help.
Screen time worries aren’t just for kids anymore. Families are seeing the same habits in parents and grandparents. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma about risks to the aging brain, warning signs and what families can do. Our show was produced by Kyra Dahring and Jennifer Lai. Medical Writer: Andrea KaneShowrunner: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Guest: Dr. Sue Varma
Topics covered
- screen time
- aging brain
- family health
- mental health
- parenting
- technology use
Keywords
- screen time
- aging brain
- mental health
- family
- technology
- parenting
- risks
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Organizations: CNN Podcasts
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