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How Social Jetlag Is Depriving Teens of Vital Sleep

By: Alice Gregory
Originally Published in  Science Focus

Understanding the impact of changing sleep patterns on teenagers.

The article "How Social Jetlag Is Depriving Teens of Vital Sleep" from BBC Science Focus explains how sleep needs and patterns change during adolescence, leading to social jetlag. This shift has many consequences, including an association with obesity and depression, but there are also recommendations for managing sleep schedules.
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Grades:
3-56-89-12
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Life Science
Keywords
social jetlagsleep patternsteenagers
A teen sleeping on a bed with a blanket and pillow
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