Teen With R.A
As a mother of three teenagers, observing their current sleep habits makes me stop and wonder—why do all three of them appear to have morphed into nocturnal creatures who sleep-in until lunchtime when given the opportunity on weekends? After a bit of research on the biological changes that are happening to my adolescents, the answer becomes clearer.
A teen’s internal clock
Simply put, our bodies have an internal clock called the “circadian.” It comes from the Latin word meaning...
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From Our Sources
Teens should be screened for depression: experts
Experts with the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force are urging primary care doctors to routinely screen their teen patients for depression.... Read more »
Almotriptan approved to treat migraines in teens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first triptan medication to treat migraines in adolescents. The drug, called... Read more »
Almotriptan approved to treat migraines in teens
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Program may help teens with high depression risk
Researchers say teens who are at high risk for developing depression because their parents suffer from the condition may be helped by a new program... Read more »
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