Teens Underground http://teensunderground.com Its all about fashion & Sports Industries news en-us Copyright 2007, Teens Underground team. 240 A Teen Health Community Can Help Overcome Teen Depression http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=96199 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 04:55 GMT http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=96199 Teen depression cases are on an alarming rise over the past few years. The teenage is when the child requires the most of an emotional support. The teen seeks this help and support among like minded people, more likely on a teen health community or a forum where they have all sorts of things to help the teens in their adolescence. This is the time when the teenagers undergo a physical as well as a mental growth at lightning pace. To cope with these hormonal changes the teens need to take care of their teen health and look and feel strong and confident all the time.

]]> Articles on Teen Health in the 90's http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=96109 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 15:28 GMT http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=96109 Articles on teen health in the 90's may have been quite misleading. To many variables to look into. A lot of the articles on teen health in the 90's mainly focused on STDs. Which unfortunately is a big concern among parents with sexually active teens. However the problem with this is the fact that not all teens are willing to give information about their sex lives knowing that many should not even be involved in the acts.

]]> Communication Problems With Teens http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=95959 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 07:23 GMT http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=95959 anyone's life. In this period everyone choose his/her career field. So communication makes effect on teen's life. In teens life some teens face ego problem, which becomes the cause of their misbehavior. It is generally saw that misbehavior of the teens should be changed by follow few guidelines. This is the responsibility of the parents that if their teen is in problem then they pay more attention to their teens, listen to their teens and help them in problem.

]]> Health Portal http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=95881 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:08 GMT http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=95881 Taking care of one's health is not only an alternative, it is a necessary routine. Making sure of one's healthiness and that of one's family members is of superior importance, and a duty that cannot be ignored. Most families would rather consult a family physician on a regular basis but if it is not practically possible for you to do so because of limitations of time or otherwise, we suggest consulting the website www.healthtrustcenter.com. The website acts as a one- stop portal, the answer to all your medical queries and problems on the World Wide Web. The www.healthtrustcenter.com not only offers page after page of useful medical information, it also permits the visitors to search for specific topics or issues concerning medical subjects.

]]> Sleep Deprivation May Be Undermining Teen Health http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=95740 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:46 GMT http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=95740 Why Sleep Is Important Your brain needs sleep because it exercises the parts of the brain you don't normally use. Your body needs that downtime to repair and refresh its systems.  Lack of sleep is associated with mental decline and overeating, which lead to major aging conditions. It's important because sleep is the single most effective way to increase the amount of growth hormone in your body and growth hormone is what makes us look young.

People who sleep less than six hours a night increase their risk of viral illnesses by 50 percent. They also have an increased risk of heart disease and strokes. Lack of sleep appears to affect hormone levels. Leptin is a hormone released by fat cells which signals the brain to stop eating. Ghrelin, a hormone made in the stomach, signals the body to continue eating. Studies have shown that in individuals who are sleep deprived (i.e. sleeping less than 8 hours per night), leptin levels are lower and ghrelin levels are higher. This combination is therefore likely to increase appetite. On top of all that, the brain interprets a drop in leptin as a sign of starvation. In order to protect itself, the body not only responds by increasing your appetite, but it also burns fewer calories.

]]> Tips To Deal With Troubled Teens http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=95569 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:49 GMT http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=95569 Tips To Deal With Troubled Teens: Many parents find that dealing with troubled teens is becoming increasingly challenging in today's world. If you have a troubled teen, there are specific steps you can take to help rectify the problem and have a happier life with (and for) your child. The first important thing to do is take action; ignoring the problem may make it so that it is too late. Admitting that your past parenting is not currently working is the first step to a possible change. And inevitably, when a teen continues to have severe problems, a change has to be made.

]]> 'Twilight' sweeps Teen Choice Awards http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=94694 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:59 GMT http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=94694 Vampires were big at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night with The Twilight Saga receiving 11 wins at the ceremony, including fantasy movie and acting roles. Also, the television series Vampire Diaries sucked up seven surfboard-shaped trophies at the event.

With more than 85 million teens voting, big winners besides Twilight included TV shows Gossip Girl and Glee and teen singing sensation Justin Bieber. The night was hosted by Katy Perry, who dressed as a cheerleader, a geek and a goth, taped to be telecast in the US August 9 at 8 pm EST on Fox-TV.

]]> Taylor Momsen is Madonna's Material Girl http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=93348 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:23 GMT http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=93348 Taylor Momsen is Madonna's Material Girl

Taylor Momsen has been announced as the face of Madonna's new clothing line Material Girl. The stylish actress shot to fame playing Jenny Humphrey in hit American television show Gossip Girl and has become renowned for her grungy look.

The platinum blonde star regularly features on the best-dressed lists of fashion magazines and it is believed her '80s-influenced style caught Madonna's attention.

Like Madonna, Momsen is not afraid to take risks with her fashion. She made the headlines recently when she danced on stage in a provocative outfit as she performed with her rock band The Pretty Reckless.

The 16-year-old's past modelling credentials include being the face of British clothing store New Look. Madonna designed the Material Girl range in collaboration with her 13-year-old daughter Lourdes, who has recently started blogging about the collection.

]]> Teen health deteriorating, survey shows http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=93097 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:55 GMT http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=93097 Teens are reporting poor health, high rates of obesity and mental health issues, as well as a growing number of injuries, says a survey of Ontario students. The stats, which likely represent similar trends across Canada, have been developing over the past two decades.

The average number of students in grades 7 to 12 who reported poor physical health in 2009 was 14 per cent, a number that has more than doubled since 1991, when it was reported as six per cent, according to the survey conducted for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto.

"In general, we often see the overall picture for Canada is similar to what we see in Ontario," said Dr. Robert Mann, a senior scientist at CAMH and a lead investigator of the study. "It's grounds for concern." The survey of 9,112 students found the number of teens who reported poor health is higher for girls, at around 18 per cent, and lower for boys, at around 10 per cent, with health also appearing to worsen with age, the study found.

]]> Nation's Sleepy Teens Need Parental Help http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=92723 Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:05 GMT http://teensunderground.com/article.asp?articleid=92723 Sleep and teenagers are a loving pair, most parents would agree. Getting an adolescent into a morning class that starts as early as 7 a.m. can be a difficult task when the youth is still tired from yesterday’s late night studying, playing games, or chatting with friends.

Moreover, the 6 a.m. rise-and-shine doesn't work well for a body experiencing many chemical and physical changes, researchers say. The Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine published new advice for patients, describing a teenager’s biological clock that calls the shots about the right time for bed.

During puberty, sleep time for youth extends later into the night, which the medical journal describes as “a 2-hour sleep-wake ‘phase delay.’” For a teen who requires an average of 8.5 to 9 hours of sleep every night, it would mean going to bed at 9 p.m. to get the healthy amount of snooze and still make it to an early class.

However, the biological clock of a teenager is programmed to set the time for sleep past 10 p.m.. That’s the time when an adolescent starts to calm down and the body gets ready for sleep. The result of going against nature’s clock is displayed during morning classes when teens sleep on their desks, don’t pay attention, or have a hard time remembering the lessons due to feeling tired.

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