Kids Who Love Reading Have Bigger Brains, Become Happier and Smarter Teens

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · June 29, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

Children who are avid readers and will pick up a book just for fun tend to develop into happier and smarter teenagers, a new study reveals.

Eating Disorders Among Teen Girls Skyrocketed During the Pandemic

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · June 28, 2023

Published in Families, COVID-19, Culture, Eating Disorders, Teen Behaviors

Eating disorders among young girls dramatically escalated during the pandemic, finding a 42-percent increase in diagnoses among 13 to 16-year-olds, a new study reveals.

Sleep Troubles Tied to Suicidal Thoughts in Teens

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · June 27, 2023

Published in Families, At-Risk, Health Issues, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

New research suggests that having a sleep disorder is linked to suicidal thoughts in children, teens, and young adults.

Adolescent Binge Drinking May Lead to Long-Lasting Brain Changes

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · June 26, 2023

Published in Families, Alcohol-Drugs, At-Risk, Teen Behaviors

Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice.

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