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Nutrition

All that junk food could have a permanent effect on your teens' brain

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A junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains, according to a study conducted on rats. — AFP

Tired of your teenager not remembering what you say?

Maybe it’s time to steer clear of industrial cookies, potato chips or fast food!

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