Optimal nutrition during adolescence is fundamental for growth and development. Yet globally, adolescent populations have a triple burden of malnutrition: undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, ...

Most young people seem to understand that adolescence is no time to go it alone. Such social isolation can breed loneliness (“I don’t have friends to keep me company”) and ignorance (“No one tells me ...

While each experience of adolescence is individually unique, I believe that many changes and challenges are much the same for them all. Usually beginning around ages 9 to 13 years, this eight- to ...

The formation of the gut microbiota contributes to healthy growth in hosts and has lifelong health implications. Adolescence, the developmental phase between childhood and adulthood, is critical for ...

At what age does an adolescent start thinking as an adult? A new study published this week in Nature Communications presents some of the first definitive evidence that executive function—a set of ...

As adolescents transition from childhood to young adulthood, the environment in which they learn and grow plays a crucial role in shaping their future. Comprehensive junior high schools cater this ...

Developing a growth mindset is critical to adolescent growth and success. Adolescents who believe their abilities can be developed through hard work and dedication tend to perform better than those ...

To cope with busy schedules, many young people are looking for solutions to increase their energy and sports performance. But beware: some products very popular in the fitness world could prove ...

GUILFORD -- As part of the ongoing work of the New England Network collaboration for overcoming youth violence, the Guilford Community Church will host two workshops on Adolescent Growth and ...