Researchers examined a national data sample of risk-taking behaviors and sleep duration self-reported by high school students over eight years and found an association between sleep duration and ... An international research team has linked genes and brain anatomy with the human propensity for risky behaviors, such as smoking, alcohol and drug use, speeding, or frequently changing sexual partners ... Medscape: Phone Use at Night Signals Next-Day Suicidal Behaviors in High-Risk Adults Science Daily: Survey suggests the importance of clearly communicating coronavirus risk, behaviors Religion News Service: Why do religious teens engage in less risky behavior?

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A psychologist explains (The Conversation) — Researchers have long known that religious teens are less likely to engage in risky behavior. My team’s research explains why. We surveyed multiple times the religious beliefs and ... Why do religious teens engage in less risky behavior?

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