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Teen Lack of Sleep a Growing Problem

It's that time of year again and all over the nation, schools are back in session. Suddenly it all hits you - school, homework, maybe a job, dating, family, sports, and on and on. How on earth can you fit it all in?   Did you notice anything missing in the above list? Right! Sleep. Unfortunately, that one commodity is also often missing... Read moreChevron
posted 08/20/2008, comments (2)|
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Back to School Blues

The National Sleep Foundation tells us that teens need between 8 ½ and 9 ¼ hours sleep every night. However, most teens do not get enough sleep to function efficiently. Several causes exist for this deficiency in sleep, but it all adds up to one thing - sleep deprivation. With the return to school approaching, the problems tend to... Read moreChevron
posted 08/09/2008, comments (0)|
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Adolescent Girl Weight Gain – What’s Sleep Got To Do With It?

   Teen girls are typically prone to unhealthy levels of weight gain.  Well a new study that just came out that looked at some of the potential causes of weight gain.  The list included internet use - meaning they sit a lot, alcohol use - which we know can start in the teen years, coffee consumption - which certainly... Read moreChevron
posted 07/20/2008, comments (0)|
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Teens: Turn Off Your Cell Phone and Go to Sleep

The controversy continues. Is the use of a cell phone injurious to our health? It does seem, from recent research, that the use of cell phones may disrupt our sleep.   In an article I wrote back in January, I stated: "According to research undertaken by the Electromagnetic Academy based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, cell... Read moreChevron
posted 06/12/2008, comments (2)|
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Surly Teenager Syndrome

Are your kids getting enough sleep? How about your teenagers? How much sleep do children need anyway? A baby seems to sleep almost all the time. According to Baby Center, children up to three years need a lot of sleep. Including night sleep and daytime naps, 15 hours isn't unusual. Unfortunately, baby doesn't always choose to sleep... Read moreChevron
posted 04/07/2008, comments (2)|
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