Hypertension in Teens Tied to Heart Damage

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · April 3, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

Hypertension may precede premature cardiac damage in young adults, according to a study published online in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids’ Odds for Mental Health Woes

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · March 30, 2023

Published in Families, At-Risk, Culture, Mental Health, Technology, Teen Behaviors

Children’s screen use could be altering their developing brains as they enter adolescence and increasing their risk for mood disorders, a major new study finds.

Average Family Spends Just 6 Hours Together Each Week

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

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Teen Behaviors

The typical family spends just six hours together a week, thanks in part to long working hours and time spent diving down the digital device rabbit hole.

Teen Overdose Deaths Have Doubled in Three Years. Blame Fentanyl.

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

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

Teen overdose deaths have doubled in three years, an alarming trend amid a historic decline in drug and alcohol use among high school students. The main reason is fentanyl.

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