Researchers from the University of Michigan have found that starting a conversation with children as they watch TV appears to mitigate some of the developmental drawbacks that come from too much screen time as an adolescent.
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Just nine percent of American teens are getting enough physical activity during the pandemic falling from the already paltry 16 percent getting enough exercise prior to COVID-19, a new study reveals.
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New research suggests that for children who struggle with weight, many may suffer from diseases more routinely seen in adults, like hardening of the arteries and diabetes.
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There may be a silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic, with U.S. health officials reporting an “unprecedented” decline in teens’ use of alcohol, marijuana, other illegal drugs, and vaping.
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