NEWS / BEHAVIOR

Tracking Trends in Teen Substance Use

How teens spend their time out of school affects their use of cannabis and nicotine. Having a job plays a surprising role, too. >

Screen Time Is Not Always Bad

Parents are wise to limit screen time. But watching age-appropriate programs with your kids can actually stimulate cognitive development. >

Are You Addicted to the News?

Being constantly connected to the news cycle can affect mental and physical well-being. Yet some people still find it hard to turn away. >

Breakfast with Mental Health Benefits

It’s not only eating breakfast that matters to kids' academic performance. Where they eat their morning meal makes a difference, too. >

Help Kids Cope with Impulsivity — ASAP

Kids who find it hard to control themselves can end up with more serious behavior problems. Intervening early can change that. >

Go Ahead, Think about It

With smartphones always there to distract us, we are spending too little time paying attention to our own thoughts. It's a lost opportunity. >

Age and Alcohol

Drinking alcohol is far more damaging to those under 40 than their elders, a global study finds. Some tips for cutting back. >

A Welcome Blast from the Past

Do you worry about reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances? You shouldn't. Your note or call is most likely to be a happy surprise. >

A Win for Weekend Warriors

If you tend to get your exercise in an intense burst over the weekend rather than in multiple sessions throughout the week, take heart. >

Plays Well with Others

Kids learn a lot from playing with peers, but impulsive kids can find it hard to do. Learning to take turns can help them develop. >

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