How brain structures grow as memory develops
Our ability to store memories improves during childhood, associated with structural changes in the hippocampus and its connections with prefrontal and parietal cortices. New research from UC Davis is exploring how these brain regions...
Masculine boys, feminine girls more likely to engage in cancer risk behaviors
Young people who conform most strongly to norms of masculinity and femininity—the most “feminine” girls and the most “masculine” boys—are significantly more likely than their peers to engage in behaviours that pose cancer risks,...
Young men can learn to curb their anger and aggressive behaviour
Young men often regard their anger and aggression as something beyond their control yet those participating in an anger management program are able to gain the necessary skills to walk away from confrontational situations,...
Girls’ Mental Health Suffers When Romances Unfold Differently Than They Imagined
A new study reveals that for adolescent girls, having a romantic relationship play out differently than they imagined it would has negative implications for their mental health.
“I found that girls’ risk of severe depression,...
Skate parks get a good behaviour tick
If you think kids at skate parks are likely to be getting up to no good, think again.
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that skate parks are actually more likely to...
How mothers help children explore right and wrong
There’s no question that mothers want their children to grow up to be good people — but less is known about how they actually help their offspring sort out different types of moral issues.
According...
Teen binge drinking influenced by adults
Teenage binge drinking is influenced heavily by the role of adults in endorsing and facilitating unsafe behaviours, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia Business School.
The study, selected as...
Young people speak out about cyberbullying
A national crowdsourcing campaign led by UNSW’s Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) is giving young Australians the opportunity to share their opinions about cyberbullying.
Digital Jigsaw has been launched to help inform the Federal Government’s...
Obesity prevention programs can lower kids’ blood pressure
One of the serious health consequences of obesity is elevated blood pressure (BP), a particular problem in children because research has found that high BP in children usually follows them into adulthood, carrying with...
Sugar is on the menu in schools as canteen guidelines fail
Guidelines used to rate school canteen menus should be overhauled to limit the sugar content of food and drinks, according to University of Sydney nutrition expert Kieron Rooney.
Dr Kieron Rooney, a senior lecturer in...
