More than one-half of young adults aged 18–24 y have at least 1 coronary heart disease
(CHD) risk factor and nearly one-quarter have advanced atherosclerotic lesions. The extent …

The present study examines links between civic engagement (voting, volunteering, and
activism) during late adolescence and early adulthood, and socioeconomic status and …

The aim of our study was to explore the relation between physical activity, sedentary
behavior, and the subjective and objective indicators of quality of life as well as life …

Puberty is marked by substantial increases and emerging sex differences in psychological
disorders and risky behaviors. However, few studies have examined these effects beyond …

Subjective status is the evaluation of one's social or socioeconomic status relative to others.
Lower subjective status has been associated with risk of overweight/obesity, poorer …

During adolescence, a positive outlook toward the future (ie, future orientation) can protect
youth from the risks conferred by childhood adversity. Research to date, however, has …

For K-12 students, obesity has been linked to student educational achievements. The study
objective was to determine whether academic performance in university students is …

Prior research has illustrated the importance of some types of local community crime for
adolescents' outcomes. However, we have little knowledge about the extent to which gun …

An examination of the cognitive tools that the mind uses to grapple with uncertainty in the
real world. How do humans navigate uncertainty, continuously making near-effortless …

Young people's drinking has declined markedly in Australia over the past 15 years, and this
may be linked to changing norms and values around health. We take the view that healthism …