Tag: adolescence
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7 Essential Tips to Help Teenage Boys Fulfill Their Potential
Introduction: Guiding, Not Punishing Teenage boys often face stereotypes about being reckless or disengaged. While risk-taking can be a normal part of adolescence, parents can play a pivotal role in shaping that energy into growth, resilience, and responsibility. These seven tips aim to offer practical strategies that help teenage boys fulfil their potential while preserving…
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7 practical tips to guide teenage boys toward reaching their potential
Why guiding teenage boys matters Teenage years can feel like a turbulent journey. For parents, the goal isn’t to control every choice but to provide a steady framework that helps boys channel their energy into constructive paths. Seven practical tips can help guide teenage boys toward fulfilling their potential, balancing autonomy with supportive oversight. 1.…
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Boys Carried by ‘Manly’ Stereotypes More Likely to Harm Others, Yet They’re a Minority, Study Finds
New insights into masculinity and aggression In a comprehensive examination of adolescent boys, researchers have found that those who strongly identify with traditional “manly” traits are more likely to engage in aggressive behavior or suffer from negative outcomes themselves. The study, conducted under The Men’s Project, analyzed data from 1,401 male participants and highlights a…
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Cannabis and Mental Health: A Personal Story of Breakdowns, Anxiety, and the Oxford Experience
From casual use to a mental health crisis Like many young people, I started using cannabis as a safer, more accessible alternative to alcohol. It wasn’t about rebellion or heavy experimentation; it was about fitting in, social ease, and the belief that weed was “natural” and harmless. I was a university student, a Londoner away…
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Stephen Graham’s Letters to Our Sons: A Global Call for Fathers to Write About What It Means to Be a Man
Stephen Graham Launches a Global Letters Project About Masculinity Emmy-winning actor Stephen Graham, best known for his role in Netflix’s Adolescence, has announced a new initiative designed to spark candid conversations between fathers and sons. The project, Letters to Our Sons, invites fathers from around the world to write personal letters reflecting on what it…
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Adolescence Star Stephen Graham Backs Global Letter Project for Fathers and Sons
H2: A bold new project to redefine masculinity Stephen Graham, the Emmy-winning actor renowned for the Netflix hit Adolescence, is launching a worldwide initiative aimed at strengthening father–son relationships through the written word. The project, titled Letters to Our Sons, invites fathers from around the world to pen personal letters to their sons about what…
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Stephen Graham Launches Global Letters to Our Sons Project on Modern Fatherhood
Stephen Graham launches a global letter-writing project about manhood Emmy-winning actor Stephen Graham, best known for his role as a complex, troubled figure in the Netflix hit Adolescence, has announced a new project that broadens the conversation about masculinity. Graham is inviting fathers around the world to write letters to their sons about what it…
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Adolescent Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes May Elevate Adult Neuropathy Risk
New Evidence Links Adolescent Hyperglycemia to Adult Neuropathy Risk Emerging findings from a University of Michigan-led study suggest that poor blood sugar control during adolescence in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) could increase the likelihood of developing neuropathy in adulthood. This long-term insight adds to the growing body of evidence that early glycemic exposure…
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Adolescent Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes Elevates Neuropathy Risk in Adulthood
Adolescent Glycemic Control and Long-Term Risks in Type 1 Diabetes Glycemic control during adolescence may have lasting consequences for adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). A recent study led by researchers at the University of Michigan suggests that higher blood sugar levels in the teen years are associated with an increased risk of neuropathy later…
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Adolescent Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes and Future Neuropathy Risk
Overview: Adolescent hyperglycemia and long-term neuropathy risk New research from the University of Michigan highlights a concerning link: poor blood sugar control during adolescence in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) may elevate the risk of developing peripheral neuropathy as adults. This finding adds to the longstanding evidence that sustained hyperglycemia contributes to the complications…