Study Shows How the Adolescent Brain Reshapes Memory

24 July 2026

Scientists have long known that the brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes in decision-making, emotional regulation and memory extending into…

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Nearly Two-Thirds of UK Adolescents’ Caloric Intake Comes from Ultra-Processed Foods

7 September 2024

Recent research from the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol has highlighted that around two-thirds of the daily caloric intake of UK adolescents comes from ultra-processed…

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Reduced Sleep and Later Bedtimes in Childhood Associated with Increased Risk of Substance Use in Later Life

28 August 2024

Adequate sleep is vital for the health and development of children, yet their sleep habits during childhood may have implications for their propensity towards substance…

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Research Reveals Adolescent Sports Boost Bone Health in Older Adults

23 August 2024

Loss of bone mineral density (BMD) as individuals age significantly contributes to osteoporosis—a degradation of bone tissue. In Japan, this deterioration is a primary cause…

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Study Reveals Impact of Social Media on College Students’ Mental Health Amid Pandemic

1 August 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted the mental well-being of college students, significantly increasing conditions like anxiety and major depression among young adults aged 18-25 compared…

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Study Reveals Dangers of Muscle-Building Supplements for Adolescents and Young Adults

13 July 2024

The University of Toronto’s recent study, a comprehensive exploration of the prevalence, influences, and associated risks of muscle-building supplements among adolescents and young adults in…

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Grandmothers: The Answer to Adolescent Angst?

20 May 2024

Recent research conducted jointly by Finland’s University of Turku and Edith Cowan University (ECU) sheds light on the profound impact of maternal grandmother investment on…

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Physical activity during childhood is associated with cerebellar size in adolescence

13 March 2024

Research conducted by the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Eastern Finland reveals a significant correlation between sustained physical fitness from childhood and the…

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Engaging in physical fitness during adolescence is associated with reduced atherosclerosis in middle adulthood

27 February 2024

Men who maintained high levels of physical fitness in their youth had a significantly reduced risk of developing atherosclerosis nearly four decades later, according to…

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