Tag: teens

Study suggests impact of parents’ marital problems may persist from childhood into adolescence

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release via EurekAlert!: Marital discord is a significant social problem for children, sometimes leading to problems in health and well-being. A… Read more »

Rat study suggests juveniles build up physical but not cognitive tolerance to alcohol over the short term

From the Baylor press release via EurekAlert!: Research into alcohol’s effect on juvenile rats shows they have an ability to build up a physical, but not cognitive, tolerance over the… Read more »

Study suggests alcohol abuse may be cause, rather than effect, of social isolation and poor grades among teens

From the American Sociological Association press release via EurekAlert!: Rather than gaining “liquid courage” to let loose with friends, teenage drinkers are more likely to feel like social outcasts, according… Read more »

Study suggests that sleep apnea persisting into adolescence can impact life skills

From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: The number of children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) declines as they enter adolescence, but the teen years can… Read more »

Study suggests meditation may decrease risk of cardiovascular disease in teens with high blood pressure

From the Georgia Health Sciences University press release via ScienceDaily: Regular meditation could decrease the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in teens who are most at risk, according to Georgia… Read more »

Study suggests mental health issues increase risk of long-term opioid use in teens and young adults

From the Seattle Children’s Research Institute press release: Long-term use and abuse of opioid painkillers, such as OxyContin and Vicodin, has markedly increased in the United States in the last… Read more »

Study suggests community-based intervention may encourage teens to reduce intake of sugary drinks

From the Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science press release via Newswise: By participating in a peer- and community-driven education program, a new study offers evidence supporting… Read more »