Health
Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?
Every parent knows kids spend their time differently when they're on holidays. Our new research found out just how differently.
Dec 27, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
1 in 10 teens have sexted, many see porn by 6th grade: Study
A high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos—sexting—over their smartphones, a new study reveals.
Dec 7, 2022
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Health
Japanese school children who meet movement guidelines report better health
Many studies have reported that children and adolescents need sufficient sleep and exercise, and should minimize the time they spend looking at TV, computer or phone screens. But does adhering to government recommendations ...
Dec 7, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research suggests one way to prevent depression and anxiety is a strong sense of connection in high school
About 1 in 5 young Australians will experience a mental health problem like depression or anxiety each year. The COVID pandemic has only intensified mental health concerns in young people.
Dec 3, 2022
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Addiction
New AI method for public health analysis shows trends in substance use among high schoolers
High school students who have a large weekly allowance, friends who smoke and low levels of physical activity are more likely to use multiple substances over time. Conversely, being older, being Black and eating breakfast ...
Nov 30, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity linked to poor brain health in children
Using MRI data from the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States, researchers have found that higher weight and body mass index (BMI) in pre-adolescence are associated with poor brain ...
Nov 28, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Positive social-emotional environments in schools boost students' mental health
A Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) led project has shown that fostering a positive social-emotional environment in schools can boost students' mental health.
Nov 28, 2022
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Health
Mothers' activity levels may depend on number and ages of children
Less than half of mothers meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity—and mothers of younger children manage to do the least, Cambridge and Southampton researchers have found.
Nov 16, 2022
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Pediatrics
New Zealand scored C+ for physical activity in children and teens—what's driving this and what can be done?
C+—that's Aotearoa New Zealand's overall grade in the most comprehensive global assessment of physical activity in children and adolescents. Even more worryingly, the 57 participating countries scored a D average overall.
Nov 15, 2022
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Health
Poor professional development may explain failure of push to promote physical health in schools
International efforts to promote children's physical health in schools are failing because of ineffective teacher professional development, new research suggests.
Oct 24, 2022
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