High Folate Intake May Lead to Better Grades for Adolescents
bySummary Increased blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine and decreased levels of folate are of particular concern in adolescents, because both influence the…
Summary Increased blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine and decreased levels of folate are of particular concern in adolescents, because both influence the…
Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is currently the leading cause of preventable birth defects. It increases the risk of bearing a child with lifelong…
Both Moms and scientists agree: breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. A recent study in teens showed that eating breakfast,…
Summary The critical transition phase from childhood to adolescence involves a range of developmental and psychological changes. There is a heightened sensitivity to sensation-seeking…
Sports drinks are popular among athletes — especially teen athletes. Professional athletes, (Michael Jordan being one of the most famous) market them as vital…
Don’t trade in your pencils and paper for a keyboard just yet. A new study that compared the different brain processes used for writing…
Summary This study was designed to look at the effects of drinking a 6% solution containing carbohydrates and electrolytes (CHO-E), among teenaged sportspersons, in…
Adolescents who successfully recovered from depression may still require additional treatment, especially young girls. John Curry, PhD from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral…
“Beauty sleep” may have a legitimate meaning for teen girls concerned with their appearances. In addition to feeling tired and cranky, teen girls who…
Teenagers are moody, but teens that lack sleep may be moody for a reason. A recent study indicates that an inadequate amount of sleep…
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