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[ad_1] The research, led by researchers at the Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) and published in Neurotoxicity research, concludes the findings of another study conducted by GUMC, published Oct. 3, which revealed …
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[ad_1] Cannabis use was linked to simultaneous and lasting changes in adolescent cognitive function, according to a study that tracks Canadian high school students for four years. Patricia Conrod, Ph.D., Ph.D., of …
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[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain Although studies have shown that alcohol and cannabis abuse are related to cognitive impairment in youth, no previous studies have been designed to understand this relationship and …
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[ad_1] Previous research has shown that excessive screen time can damage the brain, especially the regions responsible for the treatment of emotions, decision-making, attention and cognitive control. RELATED: Does the blue light …
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[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a new study, researchers at the CHEO Research Institute found that nine- and 10-year-olds who meet the recommendations of the Canadian 24-Hour Physical Activity Travel Guidelines, …
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[ad_1] According to a study published Wednesday in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, limiting the screening time of children to two hours or less per day is associated with higher cognitive …
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[ad_1] According to a new study of more than 4,500 children aged eight to eight, the average American child spends 3.6 hours each day watching a computer, television, tablet or smartphone. 11 …
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