Posts Tagged ‘ sleep ’

A new study found that children with “conduct problems, bullying, or discipline referrals” were more likely to also have sleep problems than children without sleep problems. Just another reason to ensure your child gets their 9 hours of sleep each night. Read the Abstract
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“Young children (3 – 5 year olds) who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk of becoming overweight,” says a new study. “This weight gain is a result of increased fat deposition in both sexes rather than additional accumulation of fat free mass.” The average sleep duration was just over 11 hours...
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While there are many theories of possible negative effects of mobile phone use, much of the actual data is still not available. This most recent study found that “high mobile phone use was associated with sleep disturbances and symptoms of depression for the men and symptoms of depression for the women.” Read Abstract
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A study found that the application of vapor rub applied to a child’s chest and neck before bedtime was rated most favorable by parents “for symptomatic relief of their child’s nocturnal cough, congestion, and sleep difficulty caused by upper respiratory tract infection. Despite mild irritant adverse effects, VR provided symptomatic relief for children and...
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Eating too much and not getting exercise are not the only factors contributing to obesity. A new study found that obese individuals had “significantly higher” “saturated fat intake, restaurant meal frequency, television watching hours, house temperature, air conditioning use and antidepressant drug use, and lower fiber intake… and sleep hours.” Read Abstract
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A new study found that “children whose sleep patterns were at the lower end of sleep duration, particularly in the presence of irregular sleep schedules, exhibited the greatest health risk.” In addition, “the combination of shorter sleep duration and more-variable sleep patterns was associated with adverse metabolic outcomes,” some of which include obesity. Read...
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Today, many children 5 to 7 years old daily consume caffeine in excess to that found in a 12 oz. can of cola. A new study found that “caffeine consumption and hours slept were significantly negatively correlated,” meaning the more they drink, the less they sleep. Sleep is important for brain function and overall...
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For some kids, getting them to go to bed is a nightly parental struggle. However, the struggle to get your kids to sleep just might be worth the fight. A study found that “insufficient nighttime sleep among infants and preschool-aged children may be a lasting risk factor for subsequent obesity. Napping does not appear...
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The more you lose sleep, the more you pack on the pounds. People who sleep less than 6 hours a night tend to make up for it with more snacks, according to a recent study. The authors noted that reduced sleep “can modify the amount, composition, and distribution of human food intake,” and that...
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