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High School Sports Participation May Improve Mental Health
We’ve all heard the stereotype of the dumb jock, but a new study suggests that high school sports may actually be good for students’ brains. About 55% of high school students are ... Read More
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Online Bullying Creates a Scary School Climate
Bullying doesn’t need to happen in person to create a culture of fear and vulnerability. A new study from Sam Houston State University has found that students who experience cyberbullying ... Read More
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Study Illuminates Differences between Conservatives and Liberals
It’s no secret that the political divide between conservatives and liberals can seem more like a giant chasm. A new study by the Pew Research Group has found that the differences ... Read More
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When Does a Fantasy Become Criminal? And Other News
A federal judge in New York recently overturned the conviction of Gilberto Valle, a police officer charged with kidnapping and other crimes because of his behavior on Internet chat rooms. ... Read More
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Inadequate Sleep Leads to Rapid Brain Aging in Older Adults
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about half of people over age 85 develop Alzheimer’s. With seniors older than 65 projected to make up nearly 20% of the population ... Read More
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Did Facebook Emotionally Manipulate Users?
Some Facebook users have always been concerned about privacy and digital manipulation, and their fears may have come true. Facebook recently admitted to manipulating the emotions of nearly ... Read More
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Early Life Stress Affects Brain Development, Changes Children’s Brains
It’s no secret that stressors such as child abuse, poverty, and bullying are bad for children. Adults struggling with mental health challenges frequently point to childhood struggles ... Read More
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Kids’ Familiarity with Fast-Food Advertising Associated with Weight Issues
Parents, educators, and pediatricians have long expressed concern about the effects fast-food advertising has on children. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that, on average, children ... Read More
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People with Asperger’s More Likely to Experience Suicidal Thoughts
Asperger’s is an autism-spectrum condition that typically yields high-functioning people who have difficulty with social situations. Everything from romantic relationships to job prospects ... Read More
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Strong Relationships with Parents Help Children Establish Strong Friendships
Parents sometimes find themselves worrying whether they’re interfering too much or too little in their children’s friendships. But a parent’s relationship with his or ... Read More
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Marijuana Could Help Epilepsy, and Other News
For children experiencing treatment-resistant epilepsy, every day may be filled with seizures. Their parents have increasingly begun advocating for the legalization of medical marijuana ... Read More
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New Study Says Casual Sex Is Good for You
Our society has been collectively wringing its hands over casual sex for generations. As hookup culture replaces dating and courtship becomes obsolete, people from all walks of life and ... Read More