Health
Summer deadliest time of year for teen drivers
(HealthDay)—Summer is the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers and distracted driving is often the reason why, experts say.
Jun 4, 2013
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Over-egging the chocolate this Easter: Why you should always keep an eye on what you are eating
(Medical Xpress)—Psychologists at the University of Birmingham suggest that 'attentive eating' affects how much people choose to eat.
Mar 29, 2013
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Surgery
Bone lengthening technique proves useful in patients with cleft palate
A technique called distraction osteogenesis can create increased length of the upper jaw in patients with cleft lip and palate deformities, reports a study in the March issue of The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, edited ...
Mar 14, 2014
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Pediatrics
Many parents multi-task while driving kids
Many parents are putting their precious cargo at risk while driving, according to survey results that will be presented May 5 and 6 at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC.
May 6, 2013
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Health
Program helps teens 'get the message' about distracted driving
A program to educate teens about distracted driving—including a tour of a hospital trauma center and testimony from a trauma survivor—can increase awareness of the dangers of texting, cell phone use, and other distractions ...
Nov 28, 2016
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Health
Parents part of problem in distracted teen driving, study finds
WASHINGTON –- Parents play a direct role in distracted teen driving, with more than half of teens talking on cellphones with their mother or father while driving, according to new research presented at the American Psychological ...
Aug 8, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parents can help soothe burns treatment stress
Playful distraction can trump kisses and cuddles to reduce a child's anxiety and pain during potentially painful burns dressing changes.
Apr 7, 2017
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Pediatrics
Mothers often distracted during breast and bottle feeding
As innovation expands the accessibility of technology, the potential for distraction increases as well. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior assesses the level and type of distractions ...
Jul 6, 2017
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Health
Skill set key to sticking to a healthy diet
Executive functions are psychological skills we use to achieve goals – for example planning actions in advance, solving problems and ignoring distractions. People with less efficient 'executive functions' are less able ...
Sep 10, 2012
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Health
Holding drivers' attention
Each day, an average of nine people are killed in the United States and more than 1,000 injured by drivers doing something other than driving.
May 21, 2013
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