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·February 20, 2021·4 min read

Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness Are Peaking in College Students

A new study reveals an increase in students reporting symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. 83% of students surveyed reported their mental health had impacted their academic performance within the past month.

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·April 29, 2020·2 min read

Feeling burned out? The contributors could be more related to depression than you think

Study contradicts the conventional belief that burnout is associated with workplace factors, and depressive symptoms are more heavily influenced by personal factors. Burnout, researchers say, is much more closely related to factors that drive depression than previously thought.

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·December 3, 2018·6 min read

Students Who Meet 8 Hour Sleep Challenge Perform Better On Finals

Students who took the 8 hour sleep challenge performed better than those who snubbed the challenge, despite being offered extra points, on exam finals, researchers report.

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·October 6, 2018·5 min read

Binge Drinking and Blackouts: The Sobering Truth About Lost Learning in Students

A new study reports on how binge drinking and alcohol related blackouts can have a dramatic impact on students' learning and memory. Researchers also consider the impact of drinking too much on social behaviors.

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·July 10, 2018·6 min read

Extreme Heat Linked to Lower Cognitive Performance in Students in Non Air Conditioned Buildings

A new study reveals students who reside in buildings without access to air conditioners during heat waves fare worse when it comes to cognitive function, reaction times and working memory.