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Study Links Late Bedtime to Poor Teen Health Habits

3/31/2026

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  • A new Sleep Health study finds that teenagers who go to bed late and wake after 8 a.m. have unhealthy eating habits and lower physical activity levels.
  • Night owls consume more calories and carbohydrates, often skipping breakfast and snacking late at night.
  • The effects are heightened during school sessions, as schedules clash with their natural body clocks, prompting researchers to urge parents to enforce consistent sleep routines.