UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Apr 02 2025HEALTH

College Students and the Struggle for Work-Life Balance

College life is tough. Students often face mental health issues. This is a big problem. Many students struggle to find a good balance between their studies and other parts of their life. This balance is key to staying mentally healthy. In China, researchers looked into this issue. They used a special model. This model helps understand how students engage in their wo...

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

College Students and the Fitness Challenge

College life can be tough. It's a time of new experiences, but it's also a time when many students neglect their health. Regular exercise is super important. It boosts physical fitness, lowers disease risk, improves mood, and even helps with studying. Yet, many college students don't get enough of it. This is a big problem. Why? Because skipping out on exercise now c...

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Mar 25 2025EDUCATION

The Changing Face of Chinese Parenting in College First-Years

First-year university students in China are experiencing a shift in how their parents interact with them. This change is significant and has been tracked over time. Researchers have been following a group of over 450 first-year students. Most of them are female, and their average age is around 18. The study looked at three different points in time: two months, four m...

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Mar 18 2025EDUCATION

How Pedaling Affects Memory in Students

Students today spend a lot of time sitting. This is a problem because being active is good for the brain and body. Bike desks are a new idea. They let students pedal while they work. The hope is that this will make them more alert and improve their memory. A recent experiment looked at how bike desks affect memory in university students. The study focused on med...

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

How Childhood Hurts Shape College Life

College life can be tough, and it's even tougher for students who have faced hard times as kids. These tough experiences, known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), can leave a mark on a person's mind and emotions. ACEs include things like abuse, neglect, or growing up with a family member who has a serious problem, like addiction or mental illness. These exper...

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Brazil's Universities: A Mental Health Wake-Up Call

Brazil is home to millions of university students, but there is a serious lack of information about their mental health. This is a problem. Around 30% of students worldwide struggle with mental health issues, and shockingly, nearly 80% of these students do not get the help they need. This is a huge concern. Brazil is no exception to this global trend. The countr...

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Energy Drinks: Are They Really Helping Students?

Energy drinks are a popular choice among university students. These drinks are often seen as a quick fix for staying alert and focused during long study sessions. Many students believe that energy drinks boost their academic performance. But do they really? There are many claims about the benefits of energy drinks, but scientific evidence is not always on their side....

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Why Saudi Students Can't Put Down Their Phones at Night

Sleep is super important for students. It helps them stay focused, learn better, and feel good overall. But there's a big problem. Many university students in Saudi Arabia are glued to their smart devices right up until bedtime. This habit is messing with their sleep quality. Smart devices are everywhere. They're in our pockets, on our desks, and even by our...

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Feb 23 2025EDUCATION

China's Dental Students: How Much Do They Know About Research Ethics?

Imagine this: you're a dental student in China, and you're about to dive into the world of research. But how much do you really know about research integrity? This is what a recent study set out to explore. It looked into the knowledge of research ethics among dental undergraduates from 34 universities across five key regions in China. The study didn't just ...

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Feb 23 2025HEALTH

Tech and Sleep: A Nighttime Dilemma for College Students

College students often struggle with keeping a consistent sleep schedule. This is especially true for female university students in the United Arab Emirates. The study focused on understanding how sleep patterns affect various aspects of life. Researchers looked at sleep regularity, lifestyle behaviors, and academic performance. They used wrist actigraphy to...

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