Time with parents key to teens’ well-being
August 21st, 2012 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The key to the future well-being of teens lies in spending time with parents, instead of growing distant and independent.Researchers from Pennsylvania State University studied whether ... Read more...
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Disordered eating behaviours continue into adulthood
June 27th, 2011 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 27 (IANS) Adolescents who develop disordered eating behaviours carry these unhealthy practices into young adulthood and beyond, a study said.
Disordered eating comprises unhealthy and extreme weight control ... Read more...
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Early friendship with males ups chances of substance abuse in teen girls
March 11th, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): A new study has found that girls who tend to initiate the transition to a mixed-gender friendship network earlier in life are more likely to develop substance abuse ... Read more...
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Consumption of dairy products reduces as teens reach their 20s
June 16th, 2009 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 16 (ANI): Calcium and dairy products play major roles in health maintenance and the prevention of chronic disease. However, a new study has shown that young people actually reduce their ... Read more...
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Regular family meals improve teens eating habits
March 9th, 2009 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Regular family meals result in better eating habits for adolescents, a new study has suggested.During the study, researchers at the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota ... Read more...
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Adolescents who eat with family eat healthier
March 9th, 2009 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 9 (IANS) Adolescents who ate regularly with family members developed healthier meal patterns and diets, compared to counterparts without regular family meals, says a new study.
Data for the study were ... Read more...
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