Kids, Sleep, and Brain Development
Once again, it’s time for me to remind you of the importance of sleep for your kids if you desire their healthy development. A new study published in the Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal found that for our elementary-school…
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Youth Sports and Brain Injuries
Over the past few years, we’ve been tracking with the latest research on the effects of sports-related impacts to the head in an effort to help you make wise decisions regarding your child’s participation in youth sports. Our friends at…
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Binge Drinking and Adolescent Brains
Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks in two-hour period for men, or four or more drinks in a two-hour period for women. Adults who binge drink are at greater risk for increased violence, accidental injuries and…
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Marijuana and the Teen Brain
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re aware of the growing legalization of marijuana and its acceptance for recreational use. According the 2021 Monitoring the Future Survey, thirty point five percent of high school seniors report using marijuana in…
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CTE and Youth Football
Last month was CTE awareness month. If you’ve been tracking with us here on Youth Culture Today for any amount of time, you know that CTE stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephelopathy a progressive brain condition caused by repeated blows to…
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