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08/24/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Energy drink health risks: Survey reveals over half of youth, young adults who consume them experience serious side effects such as nausea, rapid heartbeat, and even seizures

Teenagers these days (and even some children) rely heavily on energy drinks to sustain them, so they can push themselves and do more over the seemingly limited day. However, this dependence comes at a great cost, according to science: Young adults who regularly consumed energy drinks have definitely experienced its nasty side effects, according to a study published in […]

08/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Therapy determined to be cheaper AND more effective than prescriptions for depression in teenagers, according to new research

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and according to a recent study, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective and fastest way to help teenagers overcome their depression. Over the last few years, teenage depression rates have soared by a whopping 30 percent. Sadly, both teens and their parents are often forced […]

08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Physical activity in teenage girls can be improved with mental training, according to research

The level of physical activity of female teenagers can be enhanced with mental training, according to a study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences who investigated whether mental training can improve the level […]

07/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use

Aside from negatively impacting the concentration of teenagers, “heavy smartphone use” is linked to “an increased rate of social isolation, depression, suicidal thoughts, and even suicide.” A decade after Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder, launched the first iPhone, 92 percent of teenagers own a smartphone. A double-edged sword, smartphones revolutionized communication but they also increased “the risk […]

07/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Shocking study finds that mobile devices can zap your MEMORY

When you see teenagers glued to their cell phones while out and about, it’s natural to wonder what this constant use of technology is doing to their health and well-being. Much has been made of the negative effects that heavy social media use can have on young people’s self-esteem, for example, and a new study […]

07/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A brisk walk doesn’t cut it for teenagers: They need vigorous, out-of-breath physical activity to prevent obesity, heart disease

It’s never too soon to start caring about your body. Teenagers, especially, could stand to gain a lot for taking steps to get fit. Still, with the impact of today’s technologies – it’s easier to sit at home and binge-watch television than go out and engage in physical activities. Unfortunately, this has become the norm […]

06/11/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Study: Teens should run a mile every day to prevent depression

Teens aged between 15 and 19 were found to be more vulnerable to succumb to depression due to academic stress and social pressure. To combat this mental issue, experts suggest that teens run a mile daily to prevent depression. Research says, the lack of physical activity could possibly be the reason why more kids are having […]

06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Children who experience cyberbullying are twice as likely to self-harm or attempt suicide

In this age of social media where majority of the youth seek validation through feedback from their peers, cyberbullying has become rampant as online platforms became an open field for bullies to target other people’s profiles. A case study has proven that people under the age of 25 who have experienced cyberbullying are two times […]

02/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

More than 40% of teens who use energy drinks have experienced adverse effects

Energy drinks continue to be a popular drink, especially among the youth and young adults. However, there is increasing evidence that energy drinks do more harm than good. New research revealed that teenagers who consume energy drinks experience an adverse effect. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from Chapman University in […]

08/17/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Study finds that “teen depression” increases risk of violence … so they should all be treated with more drugs that cause violence instead?

A recent study, led by Professor Seena Fazel of the University of Oxford’s Forensic Psychiatry Group in the U.K., and published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), has found that adolescents battling depression are more likely to commit violent acts. While the actual increase in risk is relatively modest […]

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