Many adults struggle with sleep, and medications are usually not the best solution. This guide explains simple, research-based ways to sleep better, including what to eat, how to wind down at night, and how to manage stress so falling asleep and staying asleep feels easier and more natural.
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Why are Youth Suicides Increasing?
The last 20 years has seen a troubling spike in suicides in the U.S., including youth suicides. Potential causes include isolation and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, the influence of social media, and access to firearms and lethal pills. Further research is essential to determine how to best support vulnerable groups and youth mental health in ways that prevent suicides.
Read More »Social Media and Adolescents’ and Young Adults’ Mental Health
Most teens and young adults use social media, and experts are asking if this use can harm mental health. Here’s what you need to know.
Read More »Fitness Tracking Apps and Eating Disorders
Belinda Gorsuch, National Center for Health Research December 15, 2022 It seems there is an app for everything. About 69% of adults track health indicators, such as steps, calories, and hydration [1]. But, has fitness tracking technology gone too far? Some believe our phones can help us improve our diet and exercise routines. Others claim […]
Read More »Helping Your Child Develop a Healthy Microbiome
Research is underway about how the microbiome develops in children. Research suggests that babies born vaginally have different microbiomes compared to babies born via caesarean section (C-section). This article focuses on ways to promote microbiome development in children, describing when there is good research evidence (such as breastfeeding) and when we don’t yet have enough research evidence (such as fecal matter transfers and vaginal seeding procedures).
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