Dr. Jay Giedd is a neuroscientist at the National Institute of Mental Health. Recently, he spearheaded research showing for the first time that there is a wave of growth and change in the adolescent brain. He believes that what teens do during their adolescent years — whether it’s playing sports or playing video games — can affect how their brains develop.
(Source: Frontline Report, PBS.org)
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/interviews/giedd.html