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 from a teen's life. Maybe not entirely, but the majority of teens don't get the hours of sleep they need.
To add to the problem, as a person reaches puberty...
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Teenagers with sleep apnea are more likely to have risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, a study has found. A significant... Read more »
A new study has found that teens with lower grade point averages are likely to experience sleep problems. These teens also report restless, aching... Read more »
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Adolescents who were diagnosed with ADHD as children are more likely to have lifelong sleep problems than those who were never diagnosed, a new study... Read more »
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