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Children Eat More Junk Food with Celebrity Ads

Children eat more of a snack brand when it is endorsed by a celebrity, a study by the University of Liverpool has found.

Exercise Boosts Self Control

Short periods of moderate exercise can boost self-control, a new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reports.

Physical activity increases blood flow and oxygen supply going to the pre-frontal cortex of the brain. This may explain the improvement in self control, suggest the researchers from VU University in Amsterdam.

Exercise Can Protect Kids From Stress

A new University of Helsinki study finds exercise can help children deal with stress.

Mom’s Pollen Exposure Linked to Child’s Asthma

A woman’s exposure to high pollen levels in late pregnancy increases the risk of early asthma in the child.

This is according to a new study from Sweden’s Umeå University.

Long-lasting Impact of Bullying

A new study shows that children who are exposed to bullying during childhood are at increased risk of psychiatric disorders in adulthood.

Heavy Drinking Harms Teen Brains

Excessive alcohol use when you’re young could have lasting impacts on your brain. A new study from the University of Sydney highlights the significant changes in brain function and structure that can be caused by alcohol misuse in young people.