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Powerful Play: Exergaming Makes Young Adults Feel Energetic

Exergames have become increasingly popular, which is shown to be a healthy development. Playing exergames not only

What Determines Teens’ Eating of Fruit and Vegetables?

Many teens do not eat enough fruit and vegetables. To improve teens’ diet, it is important to know what actually determines

Why You Should Not Compare Yourself With Others On Instagram

Social networking sites, such as Instagram, are increasingly popular among young adults. However, a study in Computers in Human Behavior shows that using Instagram can be related to a negative

Teens Comprise Five Different Types of Media Users

All teens are not the same when it comes to media use. A study in Computers in Human Behavior reveals that teens comprise at least five distinct groups of media users, and that these groups

Posting About Exercise: Why Do (and Don’t) Young Adults Do it?

For young people, social media can serve as a way to share daily experiences, including healthy behaviors. “Fit communities”, online communities of young adults

Videotaped Puppet Shows Can Make Preschoolers Eat More Veggies

Eating vegetables can benefit kids in many ways. However, many preschoolers do not like eating veggies that much. According to a study in the

Sweet Satisfaction: Overweight Preschoolers Find Cookies More Rewarding

Overweight and healthy-weight preschoolers differ in how rewarding they find healthy and unhealthy snacks, a study in Appetite concludes.

Online Social Skills Game Improves Kids’ Social Wellbeing

Kids with social skill difficulties might benefit from online games that allow them to experiment with social encounters and emotional responses. Targeting the social skills of these kids

More Than Just a Game: Exergames Improve Physical Fitness

More and more people around the world play exergames. According to a study in Computers in Human Behavior this is a healthy development.