More studies are looking at the relationship between physical fitness and mental health. One that will be important to teens found that “lower cardiovascular fitness at age 18 was associated with increased risk of serious depression in adulthood.” The study found that those with low cardiovascular fitness had almost double the risk for serious...
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Fitness at 18 = Less Depression Later
Significant Teen Computer Use = Pain
Adolescents are probably on a computer more than any other age group. Depending on their individual situation, they use a computer for school, homework and recreation. But too much computer use can lead to computer-associated joint pain. A recent study found that “compared with those using the computer less than 3.6 hours/week, computer use...
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Thyme for Acne?
While the study isn’t published yet, some researchers from the U.K. have found that a tincture of thyme (thyme steeped in alcohol) is reportedly more effective at killing the bacteria that causes acne than standard chemical remedies. These findings may not be conclusive, but that doesn’t keep you from trying it for yourself or...
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Vitamin D Reduces Stress Fractures
Adolescent girls, particularly those involved in sports, can be subject to potential stress fractures. An important new study found that “Vitamin D intake is associated with lower stress fracture risk among adolescent girls who engage in high levels of high-impact activity. Neither calcium intake nor dairy intake was prospectively associated with stress fracture risk.”...
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Tanning Beds Increase Skin Cancer?
A recent study found that the use of tanning beds can increase the risk of skin cancer. The study found that “evidence for a dose-response relationship between tanning bed use and the risk of skin cancers, especially BCC (basal cell carcinoma), and the association is stronger for patients with a younger age at exposure.”...
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Soft Drinks = Teen Violence
Mixing sugar and caffeine in soft drinks may seem harmless, but recent research suggests otherwise. The study, published in the Injury Prevention journal, found that “there was a significant and strong association between soft drinks and violence. There may be a direct cause-and-effect relationship, perhaps due to the sugar or caffeine content of soft...
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Physical Activity May Help Teens Quit Smoking
Despite the extensive research demonstrating the dangers of smoking, approximately 20% of teens continue to light up. They know the potential for disease and even death, but they make the choice regardless. A report released by the American Academy of Pediatrics examined the benefit of adding physical activity to other teen smoking cessation programs....
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Children and Spinal Pain
While most adults have experienced back or neck pain at some point in their lives, back and neck pain in children can go unnoticed or overlooked. Childhood spinal pain can often be viewed as “growing pains” when the underlying cause can be more debilitating. A new study found the following prevalence for children ages...
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Secondhand Smoke Causes Hearing Loss in Teens
Approximately 60% of children are exposed to secondhand smoke. In addition to the more obvious health dangers, a new study has found that this exposure can also cause hearing loss as they reach adolescence: “Secondhand smoke is associated with elevated pure-tone thresholds and an increased prevalence of low-frequency SNHL (sensorineural hearing loss) that is...
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Folate Helps Teens Get Better Grades in School
A new study found that the amount of folate (folic acid) consumed by teens can impact how they do in school. Specifically the study found that “folate intake had a positive association with academic achievement in the 15-year-olds.” The best sources of folate are fruits and vegetables, followed by grains and nuts. Read the...
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