While bring a newborn into the world is exciting time for parents, there is often worry about keeping their new love safe and sound. Putting their babies down for sleep is especially worrisome as most parents know the risks of sleep-related deaths. A new study has taken a look at the risk factors for sudden […]
As we all know and have probably experienced, a lack of sleep has the ability to impair our judgment. According to a new study that was conducted at Children’s of Alabama, the same impairment doesn’t skip over our children. Even when children look both ways before crossing a street, if they are sleepy there is […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7NSec5NOYc As researchers are on the hunt to figure out exactly why we dream at night, these New York children have their own answers. New York Radio station WYNC, has been working hard on their Clock Your Sleep Project, a month long project to find out about various sleep habits of people in America. While […]
Not getting enough sleep can have serious effects on physical and mental health, especially during those teenage years as the mind and body are still developing. The amount of sleep a teenager gets does influence their likelihood to engage in risky behavior. So, how much are sleep is our youth getting? According to a recent study led […]
A new screening tool has been developed to help doctors diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. A large neck size is already considered a risk factor for OSA in adults, and a new study suggests that it could also apply to children as well. At the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, clinical investigators found […]
From the moment new moms give birth to their bundle of joy, their relationship with sleep changes drastically. Babies don’t play by the same sleep rules, as they don’t know day from night, eat at all hours, and always sleep better when being held. Besides the overwhelming feelings of love for new baby, there is […]
The prevention of obesity –especially in children– has been a foremost health concern in recent years. The link between sleep and obesity has been strengthened by numerous studies, showing that a lack of sleep disrupts ideal hormone levels that keep weight in check. According to a new study, children are also affected; less sleep causes […]
When we think of the ideal place to a baby to sleep, it’s likely that we picture a wooden baby crib with a nice mobile hanging above it. However in Finland, that’s not always the norm. Imagine transforming a cardboard box into the perfect place for your newborn to sleep. For more than 75 years, mothers-to –be […]
Numerous studies have shown just how important sleep is to the brain and its development. A recent one is providing another reason to make sure your children get the proper amount of sleep. Published in the journal Brain Sciences, a new study shows that connections are strengthened between the right and left hemispheres of the […]
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