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Teens’ gaming time may boost certain skills, but addiction harms cognition
science2 days ago

Teens’ gaming time may boost certain skills, but addiction harms cognition

Austrian researchers studied 3,854 adolescents and found that longer daily gaming time is not inherently harmful to cognitive abilities and may relate to better visual-spatial, reasoning, and memory skills, while higher Internet Gaming Disorder (gaming addiction) scores are linked to lower performance across cognitive domains and minor motor declines. When separating heavy gaming from addiction, time spent gaming shows positive associations, and game type also matters, with strategy/role-playing games linked to stronger skills and competitive shooters linked to higher addiction and weaker scores. The study notes limitations like its cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported playtime, and calls for more research on game mechanics and broader populations.

via PsyPost|
#adolescents#cognition#gaming
Pre-Workout Supplements Tied to Severe Sleep Loss in Youth, Canadian Study Finds
health4 months ago

Pre-Workout Supplements Tied to Severe Sleep Loss in Youth, Canadian Study Finds

A Canadian study of 16–30-year-olds found that past-year use of pre-workout supplements is linked to a higher likelihood of sleeping five hours or less per night. With high caffeine levels (90–350 mg per serving), these stimulants may disrupt sleep during a critical period of development; experts urge routine screening for supplement use, harm-reduction steps like avoiding these products 12–14 hours before bed, and tighter oversight of dietary supplements in Canada.

via SciTechDaily|
#adolescents#caffeine#canada
health4 months ago

Teens Using Cannabis Linked to Doubling of Psychosis and Mood Disorder Risks

A large U.S. study of 463,396 adolescents aged 13–17 found that past-year cannabis use is associated with about twice the risk of developing psychotic and bipolar disorders by age 26, and higher risks of depression and anxiety, based on universal pediatric screening and electronic health records from 2016–2023. With cannabis potency rising, public health experts call for reducing potency and limiting youth marketing, and stress the need for accurate, evidence-based information for families.

via Ground News|
#adolescents#bipolar-disorder#cannabis
Teens' Anxiety Linked to High Sugar Drink Intake, Meta-Analysis Finds
nutrition4 months ago

Teens' Anxiety Linked to High Sugar Drink Intake, Meta-Analysis Finds

A Bournemouth University–led systematic review and meta-analysis of nine studies finds that high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a 34% increased risk of anxiety symptoms in adolescents. Seven of nine studies showed a significant link. While causation isn’t proven, experts suggest blood sugar spikes and crashes from sugary drinks may affect mood, and reducing intake or choosing alternatives like sparkling water, herbal tea, or unsweetened milk could help.

via Healthline|
#adolescents#anxiety#diet
Adolescent BPD Linked to Diminished Brain Control During Self-Identity Tasks
neuroscience5 months ago

Adolescent BPD Linked to Diminished Brain Control During Self-Identity Tasks

A neuroimaging study of drug-naïve adolescent girls with borderline personality disorder found reduced activation in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and other regions during self-reflection compared with healthy controls, suggesting diminished cognitive control over identity processing; results hint that some social-cognition networks may be preserved, but generalizability is limited by the small, female-only sample and study design, underscoring the need for replication and longitudinal work.

via PsyPost|
#adolescents#borderline-personality-disorder#dorsolateral-prefrontal-cortex
Teens with Social Anxiety May Act Out, Study Finds
mental-health5 months ago

Teens with Social Anxiety May Act Out, Study Finds

New research shows that social anxiety in some adolescents can manifest as aggression and impulsivity rather than withdrawal. In a study of 298 teens, latent profile analysis revealed three groups: a well-adjusted majority, a prototypical high-anxiety group with vulnerable narcissism, and an atypical aggressive-impulsive group with high vulnerable and grandiose narcissism (more common in boys). The findings emphasize heterogeneity in social anxiety and suggest the need for longitudinal studies and tailored interventions beyond the usual shy-withdrawal model.

via PsyPost|
#adolescents#aggression#impulsivity
Intrusive Thoughts and OCD: Signs, Causes, and Coping Strategies
health5 months ago

Intrusive Thoughts and OCD: Signs, Causes, and Coping Strategies

The piece explains that intrusive thoughts—unwanted, distressing mental images or ideas—are common, but for some people they can become obsessive and lead to compulsions characteristic of OCD, which often begins in puberty. It notes potential genetic and early-life stress links, underscores that most people can dismiss these thoughts, and offers coping tips like labeling thoughts, visualizing OCD as separate, maintaining self-care, and seeking professional help when thoughts become persistent or disabling.

via BBC|
#adolescents#health#intrusive-thoughts
Global Insights and Myths About Long COVID
health10 months ago

Global Insights and Myths About Long COVID

Long COVID affects about 36% of people globally, with higher risks for unvaccinated individuals, females, and pre-Omicron infections. In teens, 41% of those who tested positive reported symptoms lasting over four weeks, but most symptoms resolved within three months, indicating a lower prevalence and shorter duration in adolescents.

via CIDRAP|
#adolescents#health#long-covid