Children and adolescents may soon undergo anxiety screening as part of their annual physical. The recommendation for screeningcomes from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a panel of medical experts, in response to the increasing frequency of self-reported anxiety symptoms in the general population. In 2016, the task force recommended screening for depression in… Continue reading A New Health Screening for Teens
Category: Adolescent Health
Lack of Sleep Leads to Risky Behavior in Teens
High school students who don’t get enough sleep are likelier to engage in risky activities ranging from carrying a weapon to attempting suicide, according to research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.. Previous studies have demonstrated that insufficient sleep among youth can result in learning difficulties, impaired judgment and risk of adverse health behaviors.… Continue reading Lack of Sleep Leads to Risky Behavior in Teens
Vaccines: The Must-Haves on Your Child’s Back-to-School Checklist
With the start of the school year just around the corner, it is easy to overlook one of the most important things on any back-to-school checklist — making sure your child is vaccinated. Vaccinations protect children from serious diseases, ultimately protecting families, schools and communities by way of safe and effective immunizations. Whether your child… Continue reading Vaccines: The Must-Haves on Your Child’s Back-to-School Checklist
Both Quantity and Quality of Sleep in Adolescents Affect Cardiovascular Risk
Young adolescents with poor sleeping habits experience significant effects on blood pressure, cholesterol levels and abdominal fat deposition, according to a new study. The research, led by a Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) physician, was published in the journal Pediatrics. “While many studies have associated shorter sleep duration with increased obesity levels in children,… Continue reading Both Quantity and Quality of Sleep in Adolescents Affect Cardiovascular Risk
Should Teens Be Allowed to Nap in School?
Teens get into trouble for falling asleep in school, but they’d probably perform better if they were allowed to take a scheduled nap, researchers say. . In a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, the University of Delaware’s School of Nursing assistant professor ‘s Xiaopeng Ji and principal investigator Jianghong Liu (University of… Continue reading Should Teens Be Allowed to Nap in School?