Stop Drowsy Driving

Not getting enough sleep is a lot more dangerous than you might realize. Sleep deprivation interferes with brain activity, impairing mental and physical alertness, and activating the regions of the brain related to risky decision making. One of the most dangerous consequences of sleep deprivation is drowsy driving. U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …

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Over 1/3 Teen Girls Have Depression

A large new study published in Translational Psychiatry found that a staggering 36.1% of girls have been or are depressed by the time they turn 17. The study analyzed data from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, which consists of in-person interview responses from over 100,000 children. (Translational Psychiatry) There are some different theories …

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