Many teens start smoking as a way to deal with the stress in their lives, but a new study reveals that using tobacco may actually create and magnify their mood swings. By quitting smoking, teens can stop the emotional pattern … Read More
If you’ve ever experienced a throbbing migraine headache then most likely you know that the best way to combat the headache is to close your eyes and shut off all the lights. Light sensitivity can make a migraine worse, and … Read More
If your teen is like most, he or she probably spends several hours a day in cyberspace. Some teens desperately need to be online, though, which could cause problems. Teens who use the Internet in an uncontrollable manner may be more likely … Read More
Having a baby is an exciting, life-changing event, but for many women it signals the beginning of the blues. About 13 percent of new moms struggle with postpartum depression in the year following the birth of their child. New research … Read More
While puberty used to occur around age 15 or 16, it has been occurring at younger ages over the last few decades. New research shows that girls in the U.S. are developing earlier than ever, a possible trend that is associated … Read More
Here’s a story to hide from your boss. Listening to music at work may get in the way of your productivity. A new study suggests that doing so may actually hurt work performance. Researchers from the University of Wales examined … Read More
Making a call to an old friend may be the healthiest part of your day today. We know social contact is important to health, but could it add years to our lives? A new study on baboons provides more evidence … Read More
Can gender predict how vulnerable a teen might be to stress, anxiety, or depression? A new study investigates the difference between boys and girls when it comes to self-esteem and emotional states. In previous studies, teen girls have been found … Read More
