The bride's box, modest in size but elaborate in decoration, became the repository for keepsakes from the occasionâlace, ribbons, perhaps a bit of jewelry, or even pressed flow- ers from the bouquetâthe 18th Cen- tury's version of an album of wedding photos. The bride's box flourished as both a matrimonial custom and a cot-
Resting Heart Rate. For teenagers (age 13 to 19), a normal resting heart rate is anywhere between 60-100 beats per minute. Because of differences in teens' bodies and physiology, the range for an acceptable resting heart rate is much greater than for other age groups.
It shouldnât be a surprise to learn theyâre texting, talking and gaming. What may be surprising is just how much. A recent Harris Interactive study shows teenagers average 2.2 hours a day on their cell phones. Broken down by the sexes, boys average 1.8 hours and girls average 2.6 hrs per day. Another study by Nielsen shows the average teenager sends 3,417 texts per month. That equates to over 110 per day! Teens talk another 523 minutes a month (8.75 hrs). The rest of their time is spent downloading and playing games, streaming music or surfing the internet.