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·June 2, 2018·3 min read

Dieting Associated With Risky Behavior in Teen Girls

According to researchers, teenage girls who diet are more likely to embark on unhealthy behaviors, such as binge drinking, smoking and skipping meals.

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·May 24, 2018·3 min read

Hay Fever Increases Depression and Anxiety Risk in Teens

A new study reveals adolescents who suffer from hay fever may be at higher risk of developing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, those with the allergy have lower resistance to stress, are more impulsive and exhibit more hostility, researchers report.

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·March 19, 2018·5 min read

Don’t Blame Adolescent Social Behavior on Hormones

A new study challenges conventional belief, reporting pubertal hormones are not responsible for changes in social behavior during adolescence.

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·December 1, 2017·5 min read

Teens Get More Sleep When School Starts Later

A slightly later start time for school could mean teens are able to get the amount of sleep their bodies need, researchers report.

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·December 1, 2017·3 min read

Excessive Screen Time Linked to Increased Suicide Risk

A new study backs previous research which found a correlation between the rise in teenage mental health issues and smartphone usage. Researchers report excessive screen time is linked to increased risks of depression and suicide in teens.

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·November 30, 2017·2 min read

Brain’s Appetite Regulator Disrupted in Obese Teens

A new study reports obese teens have disrupted connectivity between numerous areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation.

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·November 30, 2017·5 min read

Brain Scans Reveal Why Rewards and Punishments Don’t Seem to Work on Teens

Researchers investigate the teenage brain and answer questions as to why behaviors change so much during these years.

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·November 30, 2017·5 min read

With Teen Mental Health Deteriorating Over Five Years, There’s a Likely Culprit

Researchers look at the impact smartphone use and technology is having on teen mental health.

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·November 4, 2017·3 min read

Removing Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and Teens

A new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.

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·September 28, 2017·3 min read

Study Suggests Answer to Young Persistent Sleep Problems in Young People

Exercise intervention may help to stem sleep problems in teens, a new study reports.

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·September 21, 2017·3 min read

One in Four Girls is Depressed at Age 14

UCL researchers report 24 percent of girls aged 14 report feeling symptoms of depression. Only 9 percent of young teenage males reported feeling depressed.

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·June 19, 2017·1 min read

Poor Adolescent Diet May Influence Brain and Behavior in Adulthood

A new study reports adolescent male mice fed with a diet lacking Omega-3 fatty acids performed worse on memory tests and showed increased anxiety during adulthood.