Suicide Rates Among Teens Are On the Rise

It’s interesting to look at the rate of teen suicide rates in America. In most states across the country, there is an increase in the number of suicides for boys between the ages of 10 and fourteen years old. What exactly is behind this? Is there something more sinister going on? Well, let’s take a look. The suicide rates for both boys and girls have increased for several reasons. One of the biggest contributing factors, perhaps, is that there is now a growing number of kids living with some form…

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The ADHD Magnesium Connection

adhd medication Photo By chenspec from Pixabay Iron and zinc deficiencies have been connected with Attention Deficit Disorder. Magnesium, though lesser recognized for its relationship to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is also a mineral to look at. There are a number of studies connecting low magnesium levels to the conditions of Attention Deficit Disorder. Researchers are not sure if magnesium deficiency leads to Attention Deficit Disorder or if the magnesium supplementation helps reduce the symptoms. Either way, if you have attentional problems, you will want to add magnesium to your diet. A 1998…

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