Attention deficit disorders
Nearly a third of college kids think ADHD meds boost grades
(HealthDay)—Many college students who abuse ADHD drugs mistakenly believe that doing so will lead to better grades, a new survey suggests.
Oct 16, 2017
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Texting smarts for adults and kids
(HealthDay)—Texting is a quick and easy way to communicate, but it can be a dangerous distraction when you're also doing anything else. Young or old, the human brain simply can't give full attention to several tasks at ...
Oct 13, 2017
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Research explores relationship between social media and drinking
A psychologist at the University of Houston is exploring the ways in which social media influences alcohol consumption among college students. Mai-Ly Nguyen Steers, a postdoctoral fellow and lecturer, will use grant from ...
Oct 10, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Another downside to college boozing: poorer job prospects
Frequent college binge drinking markedly lowers the chances of landing a full-time job upon graduation, a new study suggests.
Oct 9, 2017
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Drinking to cope with stress may increase risk of alcohol problems
It can be tempting for some to reach for a cold beer after a stressful day, but drinking alcohol to relieve stress could potentially lead to drinking problems down the road, according to Penn State researchers.
Sep 20, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why bad sleep doesn't always lead to depression
Poor sleep is both a risk factor, and a common symptom, of depression. But not everyone who tosses and turns at night becomes depressed.
Sep 18, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
For worriers, expressive writing cools brain on stressful tasks
Chronic worriers, take note: Simply writing about your feelings may help you perform an upcoming stressful task more efficiently, finds a Michigan State University study that measured participants' brain activity.
Sep 14, 2017
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Neuroscience
Young binge drinkers show altered brain activity
Researchers have studied the brain activity of young binge-drinking college students in Spain, and found distinctive changes in brain activity, which may indicate delayed brain development and be an early sign of brain damage.
Sep 14, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Regular weigh-ins may help prevent college weight gain
(HealthDay)—No one likes looking at their weight on a scale every day, but that may be just the trick that college students need to ward off the dreaded "Freshman 15," a new study suggests.
Sep 11, 2017
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Binge drinking down among young adults in college, up among those who are not
After years of increasing rates of binge drinking, alcohol-impaired driving, and alcohol-related mortality among emerging adults ages 18 to 24, the numbers are finally starting to come down among college students in that ...
Jul 27, 2017
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