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Why ‘Binge-Watching’ That TV Show Now May Affect Your Brain Later
# Why Binge-Watching TV Shows Now May Affect Your Brain Later Binge-watching television appears to carry real cognitive consequences for your brain o…
Heart Attack Risk 31% Lower for People with Strong Chest, Back Muscles
# Heart Attack Risk 31% Lower for People with Strong Chest, Back Muscles New research shows that building upper body strength reduces heart attack ri…
“Failure to Launch” Syndrome
Young adults who struggle to achieve independence after high school face real obstacles that go beyond laziness. Zeke's story illustrates a growing ch…
Fifth Annual SoFi Child Mind Institute Golf Invitational Raises $630,000 to Support Youth Mental Health
The Child Mind Institute and SoFi raised $630,000 at their fifth annual Golf Invitational on April 20 at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. The funds …
Rumer Willis Says Hormone Tracking Helped Her Better Understand Her Cycle
# Rumer Willis Discovers Cycle Tracking Benefits Actress Rumer Willis credits hormone tracking apps with helping her gain clarity about her menstrual…
CVS's Back-to-School BOGO Sale Is a Good Time to Stock Up on Supplies
CVS is running a buy-one-get-one promotion on back-to-school supplies, making it a smart time for parents to fill their carts with essentials. The sal…
Rhythm-Based Video Games: Exploring the Cognitive and Learning Potential
Rhythm-based video games may offer more than entertainment. Dr. Assaneo is investigating whether games that require children to synchronize movement w…
Beyond Averages: The Hidden Surge in Severe Emotional Distress Among Adolescents After COVID-19
# Beyond Averages: The Hidden Surge in Severe Emotional Distress Among Adolescents After COVID-19 Adolescent mental health has worsened since the COV…
EMT Simone Kelly On the Opioid Overdose That Went Viral: ‘Don't Be a Bystander’
# EMT Simone Kelly On the Opioid Overdose That Went Viral: 'Don't Be a Bystander' Simone Kelly, a 24-year-old volunteer EMT, became the face of overd…
Hechinger Report: Biting, kicking, wandering the classroom: Teachers say there’s a rise in misbehavior even among the littlest kids
Teachers across the country report a troubling uptick in disruptive behavior among kindergarten and early elementary students, including biting, kicki…
Use Apple's $150 Back-to-School Gift Card Offer to Get a MacBook for What It Cost Last Month
Apple's back-to-school promotion hands out $150 gift cards when families purchase eligible products, effectively lowering the cost of MacBooks and iPa…
FDA Clears AI Tool to Spot Cardiovascular Disease Risk Ahead of Symptoms
# FDA Clears AI Tool to Spot Cardiovascular Disease Risk Ahead of Symptoms The FDA has approved an artificial intelligence tool designed to detect ca…
CYBHI: Building the Future of Mental Health, One Student at a Time
# Building the Future of Mental Health, One Student at a Time High school students across the country now have access to a pipeline program that intr…
SheKnows: How the Instagram College-Commitment Page Can Be Stressful for Both Parents and Teens: ‘Makes Everyone Feel Inferior’
College commitment announcements on Instagram create stress for both teens and parents, according to David Friedlander, PsyD, a clinical psychologist …
I’m a Deals Writer, and These Are My Top 10 Tech Deals This Week
# Top Tech Deals This Week for Families A deals writer at Lifehacker Offspring is highlighting the week's best technology bargains for families. Back…
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