sleep deprivation teens

Over 50 percent of 15- to 17-year-olds sleep seven hours or fewer each night.
In 2008, Alex Noel was 17 years old when exhaustion was a factor in a near-death car accident. He and his mom open up about the accident and discuss why sleep is vital for staying safe on the road.
"Even just delaying school by half an hour will actually have a big impact on a teenager's ability to perform academically."
A new study finds that many teens are waking up in the middle of the night to check social media.