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"This can be because of a lack of a structured schedule and too much free time on their hands. Summer also allows teens to isolate themselves which can further worsen their mental health."

Teens mental health can suffer in the summer months Teens can struggle with depression and anxiety in the summer due to a variety of reasons.

“It needs to be emphasized that regular cannabis use, which we consider once a week, is not safe and may result in addiction and neurocognitive damage, especially in youth,” said Krista Lisdahl, PhD, director of the brain imaging and neuropsychology lab at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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"Children who snore regularly show signs of structural changes in their brains that perhaps contribute to symptoms such as trouble focusing, hyperactivity and learning difficulties at school"

Study: Snoring in children linked to brain changes, behavior problems Children who snore regularly show signs of structural changes in their brains that perhaps contribute to symptoms such as trouble focusing, hyperactivity and learning difficulties at school, a study found.