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·September 29, 2024·5 min read

Shared Reading Boosts Early Brain Development

A new study encourages parents to read aloud with newborns and young children to strengthen relationships and promote brain development. Shared reading supports language, literacy, and social-emotional growth, laying the foundation for school readiness.

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·September 28, 2024·2 min read

Teens Risk Brain Damage in New TikTok “Chroming” Trend

Videos on TikTok are contributing to a resurgence in "huffing" or "chroming," the dangerous practice of inhaling toxic fumes from household items like markers or nail polish. The study analyzed over 100 TikTok videos, collectively viewed more than 25 million times, and found that more than half referenced repeated use or addiction.

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·October 20, 2023·2 min read

Dad’s Postpartum Depression: Hidden Risk for Childhood Adversities

Research reveals that a father's depression during a child's first year can lead to increased odds of the child experiencing multiple adverse events by age 5. Adverse childhood experiences have lasting impacts, including health and academic challenges.

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·October 9, 2022·2 min read

Synthetic Playing Fields for Sports May Pose Increased Risk of Concussion in Youth

Synthetic turf football fields have a greater impact decelerating force than traditional grass fields, presenting an increased risk of injuries, including concussions, due to contact with the surface.

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·October 25, 2019·3 min read

Only half of US children get enough sleep during the week

52% of children aged between 6 and 17 in the USA are not getting the recommended amount of sleep during the week. Children who sleep 9 or more hours a night showed more interest in learning, improved social behavior, and an increased desire to do well at school.

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·November 4, 2018·3 min read

Good Guys in Superhero Movies More Violent that Villains

Researchers report acts of violence by superheros in popular movies significantly outnumber those performed by the villains. The study reveals male superhero characters commit five times as many violent acts per movie hour than female protagonists.