News tagged with good behaviour


Adolescents with low status among peers are more likely to become adult smokers

A new study from Sweden reveals that having low peer status in adolescence is a strong risk factor for regular and heavy smoking in adulthood. Researchers from Stockholm University in Sweden used a large database that followed ...

Addiction created Nov 20, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Robots being used as classroom buddies for children with autism

(Medical Xpress)—Robots are being used as classroom buddies for children with autism in a groundbreaking initiative that aims to improve social interaction and communication.

Autism spectrum disorders created Nov 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Obesity a concern? Don't use sweets to reward children's behaviour, reduce screen time

Cutting screen time and not rewarding children's good behaviour with sweets are among the steps parents could take to reduce overweight and obesity in children before they start school, according to research by the University ...

Overweight and Obesity created Oct 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0