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Sexual Media Influences Teen Decisions About Sex

Dave Paltin, PhD — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:16:50 +0000

The media recently reported that a popular clothing retailer has decided to reintroduce a catalogue that includes semi-nude, young models for distribution to their 18-years-and-older shoppers. Parents of some online gamers have been shocked to discover that some popular games allow sexual dialogue and communication. A popular youth star has been in the media spotlight [...]

Amount of Television Viewing in Early Childhood Negatively Impacts Later Functioning

Gail Fernandez, MD — Thu, 20 May 2010 03:18:27 +0000

A new study in the May 2010 issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine reports that early television exposure has negative effects on children’s functioning at follow-ups as late as fourth grade.

Dr. Pagani and colleagues examined the influence of television exposure at 29 months and changes in exposure by 53 months on psychosocial, academic, [...]

Videogame Exercise Beneficial

Desmond Lew, MD — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:46:51 +0000

Scientists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found that playing active video games can be as effective for children as moderate [...]