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• Boys are more likely than girls to abuse over-the-counter drugs
• Archery fad by kids could shoot up shoulder, arm, hand injuries
• Grading and supporting U.S. education: Study examines consequences of international comparisons
• Peer pressure can be used for good when it comes to physical activity
• Exercise makes middle-aged people smarter

Boys are more likely than girls to abuse over-the-counter drugs Posted: 29 Oct 2012 12:42 PM PDT As crackdowns get tougher on alcohol, tobacco sales, and illicit drugs, there's a growing trend among youth to turn to another source to get high: their parent's medicine cabinet. New research suggests boys are more likely than girls to abuse over-the-counter drugs.

Archery fad by kids could shoot up shoulder, arm, hand injuries Posted: 29 Oct 2012 10:35 AM PDT With so many youngsters picking up the sport/hobby of archery thanks to its increased popularity in TV shows like "Revolution" and movies like "The Hunger Games" and "Brave," Harris Health System rehabilitation and pediatric experts caution parents about the potential dangers of long-term injuries to hands, wrists, arms and shoulders.

Grading and supporting U.S. education: Study examines consequences of international comparisons Posted: 29 Oct 2012 07:35 AM PDT K-12 schools in the United States are often criticized for falling behind their counterparts in other countries, but a new study suggests that this "negative spin" does not increase public support for spending more to improve the nation's schools.

Peer pressure can be used for good when it comes to physical activity Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:24 AM PDT Peer mentors can significantly influence the amount of physical activity kids have throughout the school day.

Exercise makes middle-aged people smarter Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:12 AM PDT Cognitive functions improve significantly after four months of high-intensity interval training program in middle-aged people with increased cardiovascular risk.

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