Teenagers

Raising a teen could be quite challenging, these tips may help you

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 12, 2020 at 09:01am

These parenting skills will not only help you deal with the challenges of raising a teen, but also help instil responsible behaviour in your child.
Does your teen suffer from high blood pressure? Here's what you can do

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, July 05, 2019 at 08:18pm

You might think that high blood pressure is an adults-only disease. But it can affect teenagers too, says research. Here, we tell you how it can strike and what you can do to counter it.
Low quality sleep affects young children

Posted By ANI, June 05, 2019 at 12:05pm

According to a recent study, when it comes to your child s health, the quality of sleep matters and not the quantity.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause cognitive impairments in your child

Posted By ANI, April 27, 2019 at 03:01pm

A new study published in the journal Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science, has revealed that exposure to alcohol while in womb may cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in teenage.
5 signs that your child may be troubled

Posted By Editorial Team, March 06, 2019 at 05:26pm

Communicate as much as possible with your children and make a safe place for your children as they try to navigate life.
5 mistakes in young age that could give you diabetes

Posted By Upneet Pansare, February 15, 2019 at 11:57am

You may be genetically predisposed to having diabetes after a certain age. But there are certain lifestyle mistakes that could make you susceptible to diabetes at an early age.
New survey claims nicotine vaping on rise among US teens

Posted By Agencies, December 17, 2018 at 07:01pm

Nicotine vaping has almost doubled among high school students in US, a new survey confirms.
Teenagers can develop healthy eating habits from family dinners

Posted By Agencies, November 22, 2018 at 06:13pm

Teenagers and young adults having dinner together with their families are more likely to have healthier eating habits than those who eat alone.
Know how to talk about mental health with your child

Posted By Editorial Team, October 17, 2018 at 12:10pm

Carlton D'souza, Counselling Psychologist, Dept. of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, S. L. Raheja Fortis Hospital, briefs you about how to spot the warning signs in children.
World Mental Health Day 2018: Understanding depression in teenagers

Posted By Editorial Team, October 10, 2018 at 11:23am

Suicide due to depression is the third leading cause of death in teens and young adults and can be prevented with urgent treatment and action. Getting rid of the stigma to encourage teenagers to talk about it can go a long way in preventing a possibly drastic outcome.
Back pain linked to substance abuse in teenagers, finds study

Posted By ANI, September 11, 2018 at 12:56pm

Adolescents who experience back pain are more likely to frequently smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and report problems like anxiety and depression.
Exposure to even second-hand smoke impacts teen health

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 22, 2018 at 05:09pm

A new study from the University of Cincinnati has established that second-hand smoke leads to poor health, higher absenteeism and increased likelihood to seek medical attention among teenagers.
Antisocial teens are at 5 times higher risk of early death

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 14, 2018 at 11:55am

Teenagers who have social conduct disorder and drugs abuse problems are likely to die young, says a study
Do you have disobedient and aggressive children? They may be suffering from this disorder

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 02, 2018 at 04:58pm

Beware! Those bouts of anger, use of abusive language and irritability in your child may be a symptom of a larger disorder.
Smartphone use may affect teenagers' memory, warn researchers

Posted By Agencies, July 20, 2018 at 05:39pm

Increased exposure to radiation from mobile phones may impact memory in your teenage children, warn Swiss researchers.
LGBQ teens at higher risk of substance abuse

Posted By ANI, July 14, 2018 at 08:49am

Turns out, lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning (LGBQ) teens are at substantially higher risk of substance use than their heterosexual peers.
Teens need vigorous exercise to cut heart risk later in life, finds study

Posted By ANI, July 12, 2018 at 10:51am

Teenagers who engage in high-intensity exercise have lower blood pressure which ultimately may lead to a lower risk of developing heart diseases later in life.
Teens with concussion may benefit from earlier physical therapy (PT)

Posted By ANI, June 28, 2018 at 02:35pm

The new study provides evidence that starting PT earlier is a safe and feasible approach for adolescents after concussion, with improved symptoms regardless of the timing of the intervention.
Narcissistic adolescents mentally tougher, may perform better at school

Posted By ANI, June 27, 2018 at 03:48pm

The growing rate of narcissism in society could be linked with school achievement.
What happens when school kids get into relationships or experience heartbreaks

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, June 22, 2018 at 01:41pm

Why does everyone say relationships should begin at a 'particular age?' A psychiatrist analyses relationship problems among school children.