The Breakdown - The Biology of a Teenager

Sleep? How important is it for a developing teen? And how does lack of it affect your teen? Diego and Gabe explore the topic of sleep deprivation in teens. How does blue light affect your melatonin levels? How does lack of sleep affect the mind and body? And, How can you get a better sleep schedule? We answer these questions and relate them to our knowledge with these points.

In this episode of The Breakdown, Elise and Juliana explore how the teenage brain develops and the science behind it, along with how schools can cultivate a healthy learning environment. We interview Christina Swan, Ph.D. in Molecular Pathology and co-founder of Waterloo School in Austin, TX., and ask her about why Waterloo School is doing school differently.