According to a new study from Northumbria University, teens who drink heavily are more likely to suffer permanent damage to their prospective memory (the ability to remember daily actions, such as brushing your teeth or bringing your homework to school). After testing the memory skills of fifty students, researchers found that the binge drinkers remembered less than their peers. Even more surprising: the teens weren't aware that their ability to recall past actions or events had been impaired. Researchers suspect that excessive drinking poses a greater risk for teens because their brains are still developing.
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