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Monday, May 6, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Study adds to evidence that cigarettes are gateway to marijuana

Posted: 05 May 2013 04:37 AM PDT

Teen smokers who rationalize their use of cigarettes by saying, "At least, I'm not doing drugs," may not always be able to use that line. New research supports the theory that cigarettes are a gateway drug to marijuana.

Camaraderie of sports teams may deter bullying, violence

Posted: 05 May 2013 04:37 AM PDT

As schools around the country look for ways to reduce violence and bullying, they may want to consider encouraging students to participate in team sports, according to a new study.

Cyberbullying rampant among high school students: Nearly one-third of youths also report playing video/computer games for more than 3 hours a day

Posted: 05 May 2013 04:37 AM PDT

Step into a class of 30 high school students and look around. Five of them have been victims of electronic bullying in the past year. What's more, 10 of those students spend three or more hours on an average school day playing video games or using a computer for something other than school work, according to a new study.

Magnesium may be as important to kids' bone health as calcium

Posted: 05 May 2013 04:37 AM PDT

Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and other foods high in magnesium -- another nutrient that may play an important role in bone health, according to a new study.

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