Teens

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that teenagers get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, but it estimates that only 10 percent of adolescents are [...]

Most teenagers do not get enough sleep. A new study finds that, among other factors limiting teenagers’ sleep time, daylight saving time negatively affects teenagers’ sleep schedules. When the [...]

Numerous studies have demonstrated that too much screen time before bed can keep kids up at night. New research from Brown University adds another layer of understanding to the relationship [...]

The start of a new school year can be a stressful time for children and teens. Schedules change and students must balance academic, extracurricular, and social responsibilities. For some [...]

Although most teenagers feel like they are practically adults, a new study finds one important way in which adolescents resemble children: exercise. The study, from the University of Exeter, [...]

When teenagers have irregular sleep schedules, they are more likely to snack, finds new research from Penn State University. A number of studies have linked reduced sleep to overeating and [...]

Many children do not get enough sleep: national polls show that 27 percent of school-aged children and 45 percent of adolescents do not sleep enough. Research has demonstrated a link between poor [...]

How can adults help young people avoid risky behavior like smoking and drinking? Research from Dartmouth University found that participation in coached extracurricular activities, like sports or [...]

If you think your life is stressful, you should talk to a teenager. A recent survey found that teens report experiencing greater levels of stress than adults, primarily due to school. Stress [...]

Approximately one-third of teenagers in the US use energy drinks or shots—beverages with a high caffeine content that are intended to increase energy and concentration. Research from the [...]