Many adolescent students sleep less than the recommended duration of 8-10 hours a night. It is unclear; however, whether short night sleep combined with an afternoon nap is as good as having the same amount of sleep continuously during the night without a nap. Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have demonstrated for the first time that different sleep schedules with the same total sleep opportunity over 24 hours may have dissimilar effects on cognition and glucose levels. This is the first study to gather experimental evidence on the notion that ‘what may be appropriate sleep for one health goal may not be for another’. Continue reading “Split and continuous sleep in teens impact cognition and glucose levels differently”
Cannabis use in teens linked to risk of depression in young adults
While there has been a lot of focus on the role of cannabis use in psychosis, there has been less attention on whether cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of common mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Continue reading “Cannabis use in teens linked to risk of depression in young adults”
Media violence, impulsivity and family conflict tied to aggressive behaviors in teenagers
Teenagers exposed to TV and film violence and high levels of household conflict are at risk of engaging in aggressive behaviors, according to a new study by researchers at three U.S. universities. Continue reading “Media violence, impulsivity and family conflict tied to aggressive behaviors in teenagers”
Risk-taking, antisocial teens 5 times more likely to die young
Adolescents with serious conduct and substance use problems are five times more likely to die prematurely than their peers, with roughly one in 20 dying by their 30s, according to new CU Boulder research. Continue reading “Risk-taking, antisocial teens 5 times more likely to die young”
Teenagers can thank their parents’ positive attitude for avoiding obesity
Teenagers are less likely to be overweight if their mum or dad had a positive attitude during pregnancy, a new study by the University of Bristol and Emory University revealed today. Continue reading “Teenagers can thank their parents’ positive attitude for avoiding obesity”
Back pain linked to mental health problems and risky behaviors in teenagers
A new study in the Journal of Public Health indicates that adolescents who experience back pain more frequently are also more likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and report problems like anxiety and depression. Continue reading “Back pain linked to mental health problems and risky behaviors in teenagers”
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