New research examining whether friends’ moods can affect an individual suggests that both good and bad moods can be ‘picked up’ from friends, but depression can’t.
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Author: [reposted by] Jim Liebelt
Culture Post: Bad Fad Alert – Hot Water Challenge
Another viral “challenge” is percolating up into the culture scene. This one is an especially dumb and dangerous “bad fad,” known as the “Hot Water Challenge,” where teens pour boiling water on their peers (or themselves) or attempt to drink it.
Read MoreKids Praised as Smart May be More Likely to Cheat
Children who are praised for being smart not only are quicker to give up in the face of obstacles, they also are more likely to be dishonest and cheat, according to a new study.
Read MoreYouth Football Ups Odds of Brain Problems in Adulthood
Kids who start playing tackle football before age 12 have a higher risk of mental and behavioral problems in adulthood than their counterparts who began playing at older ages, a new study suggests.
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