A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children.
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Author: [reposted by] Jim Liebelt
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When teens feel a sense of belonging and being cared for, they are more likely to show compassion for others, according to a new study from Penn State’s Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center.
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Any type of time spent looking at screens before bed is bad for kids’ sleep, but new research shows that “interactive” screen time — texting and video games, for example — is especially harmful.
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When teenagers lie, do they plan to fib ahead of time? What about when they share information? Do they share voluntarily? A recent study explored these questions.
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