Concerning rise in US teen obesity over a decade
Overweight describes adolescents above a healthy weight for their height, while obesity denotes a greater excess. Credit: Florida Atlantic University. Researchers have found a concerning rise in US teen obesity over a decade, where one in five is putting their...
Two-way association between teen fitness and confidence
Spanish adolescents perform cardiorespiratory and strength tests similar to those used in the study exploring links between physical fitness and self-efficacy. Credit: Port of San Diego from Openverse Image Source Link:...
Social media pressures could make friendship a full-time job
Girl on a mobile phone, Centennial Park, Sydney. Credit: Sardaka, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons. Perception of social media features and norms could lead to teens experiencing digital stress that might give...