Technology and Brain Health

Chatbots could be harmful for teens’ mental health and social development : NPR

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It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that Keri Rodrigues began to worry about how her kids might be using chatbots. She learned her youngest son was interacting with the chatbot in his Bible app — he

Mental Health and Brain Health

Active Teens Have Healthier Brains: Study Links Fitness and Screen Time to Mental Health and Learning

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KUOPIO, Finland — A growing body of research now reinforces an important message: physical fitness, meaningful screen engagement and an active lifestyle during adolescence aren’t just good for the body — they shape the brain’s wiring in ways that influence

Mental Health and Brain Health

Dr. Amen warns cannabis arrests brain development in teens, young adults

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The recreational use of marijuana has become more common in recent years.

But some research has found that consuming cannabis could have negative effects on the body, especially the brain.

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Ultra-processed foods threaten brain health in kids and teens, review warns

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A major review finds that diets high in ultra-processed foods may rewire the developing brain, amplifying risks for ADHD, depression, and even dementia, spotlighting the urgent need to rethink what children and expectant mothers eat.

Ultra-processed foods threaten brain health in kids and teens, review warnsReview: The consequences of ultra-processed