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Mindfulness can enhance academic performance and lower stress for middle school students

Mindfulness, by definition, is the ability to focus attention on the present moment, as opposed to being distracted by external things or internal thoughts. If you're focused on the teacher in front of you, or the homework in front of you, that should be good for learning.

24 January, 2020

Teens Are More Likely to Try Drugs During the Summer

A new study shows that American teens are more likely to try illegal or recreational drugs for the first time during the summer.

15 August, 2019

Night owls can retrain their body clocks to improve mental well-being and performance

A simple tweak to the sleeping patterns of night owls could lead to significant improvements in sleep and wake times, better performance in the mornings, healthier eating habits, and a decrease in depression and stress.

20 June, 2019

More Sleep May Help Teens with ADHD Focus and Organize

According to a recent study, teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may benefit from more sleep to help them focus, plan, and control their emotions.

02 May, 2019

The Link Between Academic Struggles and Depression

The link between academic struggles and depression can start as early as elementary school. A new study suggests that children who are doing well in classrooms are more popular and emotionally secure than their peers who are having trouble academically. But not for the reasons we typically expect.

13 March, 2019

Is ‘Dry January’ a Path to Better Sleep, Saving Money and Losing Weight?

New research shows that taking part in "Dry January" (abstaining from booze for a month) sees people regaining control of their drinking, having more energy, better skin, and losing weight. They also report drinking less in the months that follow.

03 January, 2019

Strategic Indulgence Could Be Key to Maximizing the College Experience

Having a great college experience is not just about grades. Engaging in non-academic activities, including social gatherings around college sports, can build social identity as well as improve self-esteem and psychological well-being.

14 September, 2018

Don’t Let Depression Keep You From Exercising

A new study shows that exercise and physical activity may be just as crucial to a clinically depressed person's good health as finding an effective antidepressant.

10 August, 2018

Social Media Experiences and Depression

Negative experiences on social media can carry more weight than positive interactions when it comes to young adults who are reporting depressive symptoms, according to a new study published in the journal Depression and Anxiety.

19 July, 2018

Using a Chosen Name May Reduce Depression in Transgender Youth

In one of the largest and most diverse studies of transgender youths to date, a research team from The University of Texas at Austin has found that when transgender youths are allowed to use their chosen name (a name of their choosing) in places such as work, school or home, their risk of depression and suicide drops significantly.

24 April, 2018

When the Pursuit of Happiness is Actually Making You Unhappy

People generally like to feel happy, but achieving a state of happiness takes time and effort. Research has found that people who pursue happiness often feel like they don't have enough time in the day, and this paradoxically makes them feel unhappy.

23 March, 2018

Having an Adolescent Brain Makes Learning Easier

The brains of adolescents react more responsively to receiving rewards. This can lead to risky behavior, but, according to new research, it also has a positive function: it makes learning easier.

17 January, 2018

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