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  Is peer pressure always negative? Negative effects and how to counteract them   Peer pressure typically has a negative connotation. However, we all pretty much conform. You can't have a society if everyone doesn't follow some kind of rule, whether it's actual laws or social cues that aren't said. The pressure you get from your peers is just one layer of those rules. That can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on what it forces you to do.   When exactly does peer influence really begin to manifest itself?   Peer influence can be seen as early as when a child is a toddler. Children begin to notice, interact with, and engage in parallel play with their peers. When they play with others but aren't yet playing with them, this is the time. At that age, it clearly has little to do with conformity or pressure. However, you'll notice that this desire to connect with others is present even in preschoolers.   What good effects does peer pressure have...

  Hormonal imbalance occurs when one or more hormones—the body's chemical messengers—are overly or underly active. It's a broad term that refers to a wide variety of hormone-related issues.   How are hormones produced? Hormones are chemicals that coordinate various body functions by sending messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles, and other tissues. Hormones are essential to your life and health.   What exactly is hormonal imbalance? A hormonal imbalance occurs when one or more hormones are too high or too low. It is a broad term that can encompass a variety of hormone-related issues.   Hormones are powerful determinants. Even a slight overdose or underdose of many hormones can cause significant changes to the body and conditions that can be treated.   Hormonal imbalances can last for a short time or for a long time (chronic). In addition, while some hormonal imbalances require treatment to maintain physical health, others m...