Building “family social capital” during the teen years dramatically boosts an adolescent’s chances of eventually completing college, according to a new study from BYU.
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Bone-Strengthening Physical Activity Declines Most Among Least Fit Youth
According to a new study, bone-strengthening physical activity levels decrease during adolescence, and the decline was steepest among the least fit youth.
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Preschoolers with clinical depression are more likely than their peers to have attempted suicide or to have had thoughts of killing themselves by age 12, according to a new study.
Read MoreBody Dysmorphia Affects Many Teens, Especially Girls
Many teens – especially girls – are affected by body dysmorphic disorder, a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study shows.
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