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‘You’re not alone’ can go a long way for adolescents
‘You’re not alone’ can go a long way for adolescents

Receiving support may help prevent early death, new UGA research shows Social support can be the difference between life and death for children struggling with adverse childhood experiences (like the

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Feeling safe, happy, cared for at school may help kids be more active
Feeling safe, happy, cared for at school may help kids be more active

Students, particularly girls, engage in less physical activity when they feel socially disconnected Athens, Ga. – How comfortable a child is in their school may influence their physical activity levels,

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Mobile health apps help older adults manage diabetes
Mobile health apps help older adults manage diabetes

Health apps can help older adults lower blood glucose, improve medication management Mobile health apps could help improve health among older adults with diabetes, according to a study by researchers

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