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10/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Study suggests a direct link between screen time and ADHD in teens

Adding to the list of health concerns associated with excessive screen time, one study suggests that there could be a link between the length of time teenagers spend online and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The two-year study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), observed more than 2,500 high school students from […]

10/02/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

How to beat caffeine addiction and lessen withdrawal symptoms

For many people, caffeine has become a crucial part of their day. There are even some who feel like they won’t be able to function without having some coffee, tea, or soda in their system. This is why caffeine is considered the most common addiction. Caffeine is a stimulant found in plants that provides multiple […]

09/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Too much screen time alters the brain: Overuse of electronic devices leads to addiction, imbalance in brain chemistry

Wherever you go today, you will see people with their heads looking down at the tiny screen in their hands. Today, people are becoming increasingly dependent on smartphones and other gadgets to be updated with the latest news, gather information and communicate with other people. A new study finds that spending too much time on […]

09/05/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Dopamine influences your decisions; scientists discover that how long we have to wait for what we want affects its value

Scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are explaining the allure of waiting for your lover’s caress — or at least why and how we judge something to be “worth” our waiting. Assistant professor of biology at UTSA Matthew Wanat believes that dopamine, the neurotransmitter often associated with mood regulation, plays a […]

08/29/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

You won’t believe what happens to your brain when you eat junk food

You may be eating yourself stupid, according to some newly published research. A 2015 study has found that people exposed to a typical Western diet, which is high in processed food, sugar, fats, and salt, have smaller hippocampi compared to those who had a healthier, more well-balanced diet of fruits, fish, and vegetables. Around 250 elderly patients […]

05/05/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Are you a slave to your phone? Happiness researchers explain how social media is making you unhappy

Many things aren’t what they used to be because of social media. We don’t talk to each other often anymore, because we’d rather check our mobile phones even if we’re seated at a table with friends and family. So everyone ends up reaching for their mobile phones as well. According to happiness researcher and psychologist Dr. […]

03/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The single biggest preventable risk factor for developing dementia is overuse of alcohol, according to major new study

A major Canadian observational study identified alcohol use disorders as the biggest risk factor for the onset of dementia. It’s also the most preventable factor, so people wary of early-onset dementia can avoid it by controlling their alcohol intake, reported a ScienceDaily article. Implemented by the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and published […]

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