*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on MedicalXpress. Older teenagers may be setting a course for lifelong obesity through inactivity and poor diets, according to a new study. Scientists at the University of Reading say the findings add to the growing evidence showing radical changes are needed to influence the health and diet…
Dr. Kara Powell Dr. Kara Powell and the team at the Fuller Youth Institute have been working hard for the last six years to try to figure out how to help kids have long-term faith or “Sticky Faith”. We asked Kara to share a few excerpts from her brand new book to help parents wanting…
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*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on HealthDay. A new study that investigated the sleep habits of 139 Colorado college students before and after pandemic lockdowns began, found a surprising upside: better sleep. “In the end, a higher percentage of students were obtaining the recommended amount of sleep necessary for health…
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on HealthDay. Video games often stand in the way of exercise and healthy eating among male college students, a new study shows. “It’s important to understand that video games are a risk factor for poor lifestyle habits that may contribute to poor health,” said researcher Dustin…
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on HealthDay. The lives of college students have been turned upside down due to the coronavirus pandemic, so an expert offers some advice to help them cope with the situation. Along with having to switch from in-person classes to online sessions, students have lost many other…
Kara Powell In the midst of universities moving online due to COVID-19, your college student is packing up more than just a few suitcases. As they transition back home, they’re almost certainly lugging with them a host of emotions. You’ve likely seen these emotions sprawled all over your home. Sadness and grief piled high. Some relief…
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on StudyFinds. College can be a very stressful time for young adults, and this can be very taxing on their mental health. Fortunately, there is a very accessible remedy for this stress — nature. Recent research shows that spending as little as 10 minutes in a…
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on ScienceDaily. Research conducted at Swansea University and the University of Milan has shown that students who use digital technology excessively are less motivated to engage with their studies, and are more anxious about tests. This effect was made worse by the increased feelings of loneliness…
Crystal Chiang Helping your child transition from one phase to the next is never easy. You probably remember the first day of kindergarten, the first day of middle school, or the day they got their driver’s license. Chances are, at each phase, you found yourself the same, very important, question: Do they have everything they…