Teen Health: Growing Up in a Wired World

<p>The teenage years are often viewed as the healthiest stage of life. But beneath the growth spurts, changing moods and newfound independence, adolescence is a critical period of rapid physical, emotional and mental development—with effects that can last a lifetime.What happens when growing up gets complicated?This Monday on Freshly Brewed, we take a closer look at the health challenges facing today’s teenagers—from nutrition and sleep to mental wellness, screen time and the pressures of a rapidly changing world.We’ll also explore why adolescent healthcare needs a team approach and what parents can do to better support their children through one of life’s most transformative stages.Joining us is Dr. Iris Tanchuling, Pediatrician and Head of the Institute of Pediatrics and Child Health at St. Luke&#39;s Medical Center–Global City, hosted by Anne Ruth Dela Cruz, BusinessMirror Health and Fitness editor.</p>