Items Tagged with 'Teen health'

Teens who play video games or text with their friends before bed may lose more sleep than those who choose television or other types of “passive” screen time.

Want to help your teen get more sleep? Try establishing a nighttime routine and limiting the use of digital devices before bed, Australian researchers say.

Fall is a time for new beginnings – particularly for college freshmen, many of whom will be living away from home. We take a look at some of the issues students may face being on their own – and what can be done to make college a positive time in their lives.

Teens who begin “high-intensity drinking” of alcohol by their junior year of high school are more likely to drink heavily as young adults, researchers at the University of Michigan say.

Findings from a recent research review show that, worldwide, between 670 million and 1.4 billion people 12 to 34 years old may be at risk of hearing loss from loud music.

Looking to help your teen be more alert in the morning – and maybe even less moody throughout the day? Try a sleep schedule, researchers say.

Darien, IL — Is your teen getting enough sleep? The likely answer is no. According to 2019 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 22.1% of high school students got the recommended amount of sleep on an average school night – down from 25.4% in 2017.