Culture Post: Physical Activity Can Help Mental Health in Pre-Teen Years

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · March 17, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

Regular physical activity can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioral difficulties, research suggests.

Did ‘Helicopter’ Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today’s Young?

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · March 16, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Mental Health, Parenting, Teen Behaviors

Kids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.

Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · March 15, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults.

Erratic Sleep Patterns Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure in Teens with Extra Belly Weight

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · March 14, 2023

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

A new study found that the link between excess weight and higher blood pressure in adolescents was stronger among those with irregular sleep patterns.

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