Students' diet and physical activity improve with parent communications
College students eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more on days when they communicate more with their parents, according to researchers at Penn State.
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May 16, 2013 |
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Study adds to evidence that cigarettes are gateway to marijuana
Teen smokers who rationalize their use of cigarettes by saying, "At least, I'm not doing drugs," may not always be able to use that line.
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May 05, 2013 |
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Twitter analysis: Adderall abuse as finals study aid 'trending' on East Coast
A growing number of college students are abusing the ADHD medication Adderall to give them an academic edge, and they're tweeting about it.
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May 01, 2013 |
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Study explores the cost of creativity
(HealthDay)—Intense focus can help creative people achieve success, but it may undermine their capacity for flexible thinking, new research suggests.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 25, 2013 |
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Pre-college talk between parents and teens likely to lessen college drinking
(Medical Xpress)—Teen-age college students are significantly more likely to abstain from drinking or to drink only minimally when their parents talk to them before they start college, using suggestions in a parent handbook ...
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Mar 19, 2013 |
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Test-taking may improve learning in people of all ages
Older adults who haven't been in school for a while are as capable of learning from tests as younger adults and college students, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 07, 2013 |
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Parents, religion guard against college drinking
Religious college students report less alcohol use than their classmates – and the reason may have to do with how their parents handle stress, according to new research by a Michigan State University scholar.
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Mar 05, 2013 |
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College students who drink to reduce anxiety may face special dangers
(Medical Xpress)—A study conducted in the University at Buffalo Department of Psychology has found that college students who drink to cope with anxiety may experience more negative alcohol-related consequences than peers ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 07, 2013 |
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Portrayal of spring break excess may be stereotypes gone wild
The popular perception that college students are reaching new levels of self-indulgence and risky behavior during spring break excursions may be based on media coverage and scholarship that oversimplifies what has become ...
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Jan 16, 2013 |
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Fans of reality beauty shows twice as likely to tan, study says
(HealthDay)—People who tune in to reality beauty shows on television are much more likely to use tanning lamps and to tan outdoors than those who don't watch such shows, a new study finds.
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Jan 10, 2013 |
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Smoking may worsen hangover after heavy drinking
People who like to smoke when they drink may be at greater risk of suffering a hangover the next morning, according to a study in the January 2013 issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
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Dec 05, 2012 |
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College students report low flu vaccine rate
College football and basketball games may provide more than a way for students to show school spirit – they could help prevent the flu.
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Dec 03, 2012 |
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College women who act impulsively when distressed are at risk for alcohol problems
An increasing number of women entering young adulthood engage in heavy drinking behavior, placing them at risk of developing alcohol use disorders (AUDs) as well as other negative consequences such as sexual assault and physical ...
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Nov 08, 2012 |
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Are 'hookups' replacing romantic relationships on college campuses?
"Hooking up" has become such a trend on college campuses that some believe these casual, no-strings-attached sexual encounters may be replacing traditional romantic relationships. However, a new study by researchers with ...
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Nov 08, 2012 |
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Probiotics are found to be a secret weapon for fighting symptoms of the common cold in college students
College students are notoriously sleep-deprived, live in close quarters and lead stress-filled lives, making them especially susceptible for contracting colds and upper-respiratory infections. For these reasons, a team lead ...
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Oct 24, 2012 |
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