All over the country, recent high school grads are planning their great exodus from home, thinking that relative freedom from parental intervention is about to begin. In the age of the electronic tether, they might be in for a big surprise.
Archive for August 9th, 2011
Limiting Communication When Sending Kids Off to College
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011As Kids Head to College, Keep a Healthy Focus
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011The nest is emptying, mom and dad: your kids are heading off to college, and you’re feeling a mix of pride, relief, sadness and more than a little worry.
JED Foundation & American Psychiatric Foundation Establish Helpful Online Resource
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011The Jed Foundation, a national nonprofit working to promote emotional health among college students, has partnered with the American Psychiatric Foundation to launch the Transition Year, an online resource center that helps students and their families focus on emotional health before, during and after the college transition.
How Facebook And Social Media Affect The Minds Of Generation Next
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011When it comes to teens and their social media habits, there’s some great news and some not-so-great news. It can make your child a fast learner, but it is also associated with a host of psychological disorders.
The Game That Keeps You Young
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011Sure, you could win a jackpot playing bingo, but the bigger prize may be what it does for your health. Research shows that social games may help keep people young. A study of nearly 1,000 people revealed that increased social activity — things like going out to eat with friends, taking trips, and, yes, playing [...]
Choose This Starch for Better Blood Sugar
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011You could lower your risk of diabetes by 16 percent with this starch substitution: brown rice instead of white. Research shows that people who consume lots of white rice each week may up their diabetes risk, while people who regularly eat brown rice lower theirs.
Drink This Iced Tea for a Better Memory
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011Next time you feel a little foggy or forgetful, brew yourself a refreshing glass of iced green tea. A recent study provides convincing evidence that the brew may help boost memory performance and attention in older adults who have mild cognitive impairment.
Calorie Counts Found Lacking
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011Posted calorie counts in chain restaurants are often inaccurate, and weight-conscious consumers who select soups and salads are especially likely to be served heftier dishes than advertised, according to a new study from Boston researchers.
Help Keep Your Immune System Fighting Strong
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011In a short study, eating a couple of golden kiwifruits daily dramatically reduced oxidative damage to immune-system-related cell structures in the study participants’ bodies.
A Creamy Snack for Healthier Arteries
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011A creamy snack that won’t clog your arteries? Yep, it exists. And you’re probably familiar. It’s yogurt. In a study of senior women, those who ate at least half a cup of yogurt per day had healthier arteries compared with those who ate less of the tangy stuff.
