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Younger teens often brag about a lack of sleep, but that usually stops when they get older. Why do you think that is?

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Answer:

Its because of their age and energy

Step-by-step explanation:

The body releases the sleep hormone melanin later at night in teens than in kids and adults. This resets the body's internal sleep clock so that teens fall asleep later at night and wake up later in the morning.

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