4,400 Australian high school students' mental health improved with better sleep, fruit/veg intake, and exercise, while unhealthy habits worsened it.
New research links small lifestyle changes to improvements in teen mental health. Tracking 4,400 Australian high school students, improvements in sleep, fruit/veg intake, and exercise led to significant mental health benefits, while unhealthy habits like screen time, junk food, alcohol use, and tobacco had reverse effects. The study emphasizes a broader range of lifestyle factors affecting teen wellbeing.
July 10, 2024
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