Teenagers are less likely to drink, smoke or use drugs when parents keep tabs on their activities, according to findings published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
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Author: [reposted by] Jim Liebelt
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Researchers in Sweden and Australia have explored how popularity among peers affected sleeping habits of teenagers aged 14 to 18, finding that popular teens get less sleep than their less popular teens.
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New research led by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London, suggests that children and adolescents remain excited by learning new words, all the way until adulthood.
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Teenagers who frequently vape may face increased exposure to harmful metals like lead and uranium, which could potentially impact brain and organ development adversely, a new study revealed.
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