Teenagers are faced with pressures from all angles as they make the transition from childhood to adulthood. Whether conscious or not, the decisions they make have a significant impact on their lives. Sometimes, teens might feel pressured to engage in risky behavior, such as using drugs or ...
Still, the trend continued: Each wave of teenagers had sex a little later, and the pregnancy rate kept inching down. You wouldn’t have known either of these things, though, from all the hyperventilating about hookup culture that started in the late ’90s.The New York Times, for example,...
Why Do Stress and Anxiety Make You Poop? Gut-Brain Axis Your brain and digestive system are closely linked and can influence one another. Your emotions can have a big impact on your gut. This can sound a bit far-fetched, but if you really think about it, there are lots of examples. ...
“Joining a Greek organization helps cultivate relationships with other students and provides unique engagement opportunities. Members engage in philanthropy, service and academic excellence,” Marcos Guzman,director of fraternity and sorority programs at the University of Arizona, wrote in an...
Drinking alcohol before exercise Obesity Working out in a hot environment that you’re not used to Certain medications and health conditions also can make heat exhaustion more likely. Ask your doctor whether your current health and prescriptions could put you at risk. ...
The impact ofemotional arousalon decision-making explains why teenagers might discuss, for example, the negative consequences associated with drinking and drug-taking, but then engage in those very behaviours when with friends. Credit: AI-generated image (disclaimer) ...
If young people view their future asgloomyand feel they can do nothing to change their prospects, they are less likely to engage in tasks and activities that can improve their situation. Mental health awareness The King's College and Orygen Institute survey found that 47% of people thinkmental...