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• Parents Unaware of Young Kids' Smartphone Use: Study

  

  06/01/2020—Preschoolers may spend more time on smartphones or tablets than their parents realize, and some use apps intended for teens and adults, researchers report. More

• High-Potency Pot Tied to Big Rise in Psychiatric Issues

  

  05/29/2020—Marijuana has long been linked to a host of mental health risks, but the potent strains sold today may amplify those dangers, new research suggests. More

• AHA News: How Bacteria in Your Gut Interact With the Mind and Body

  

  05/28/2020—Evidence is mounting that the microbes in our intestines interact with our minds – and hearts – in significant ways.  More

• Music Might Help Soothe Ailing Hearts

  

  05/28/2020—Music influences people's heart rates, and one piece of music will affect individuals' hearts differently, a new, small study shows. More

• Pandemic Can Overwhelm Those With Autism

  

  05/28/2020—The coronavirus pandemic can be especially difficult for children and adults with autism and their families, experts say. More

• Uncles, Aunts May Influence a Child's Odds for Autism

  

  05/27/2020—A child with an uncle or aunt with autism appears to have a more than doubled risk of being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder themselves, a new U.S. government-funded study reports. More

• Mindfulness May Ease the Emotional Burden of MS

  

  05/27/2020—Mindfulness training may help counter the thinking and emotional difficulties caused by multiple sclerosis. More

• Lockdown Got You Down? Experts Offer Tips to De-Stress

  

  05/27/2020—Though the physical health risks posed by COVID-19 are at the top of everyone's mind, experts warn the pandemic is also exacting a massive toll on mental health. More

• Too Often, Bullying Has Lethal Consequences for LGBT Teens

  

  05/26/2020—Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) youth who die by suicide are five times more likely to have been bullied than their straight counterparts. More

• Banishing Pandemic Worries for a Good Night's Sleep

  

  05/26/2020—If anxiety and fear about COVID-19 are keeping you awake, rest assured: Adopting a few easy-to-follow habits will help you get a good night's sleep. More

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