Less Sleep Increases Obesity Risk for Children
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...
View ArticleCaffeine Negatively Impacts Sleep in Children
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...
View ArticleIrregular & Less Sleep Unhealthy for Children
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...
View ArticleAn Obesity Lifestyle
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...
View ArticleVapor Rub Works
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,...
View ArticleHigh Mobile Phone Use Can Cause Depression
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...
View ArticleNot Enough Sleep Can Cause Children to Be Overweight
“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...
View ArticleLess Sleep = More Aggression in Children
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...
View ArticleSleeping Pills Can Kill You
Between 6% and 10% of U.S. adults take “hypnotic” drugs (prescription sleeping pills) in a given year. These include benzodiazepines, nonbenzodiazepines, zaleplon, barbiturates, and sedative...
View ArticleDangers of Continued Sleep Loss
Most everyone has nights when they don’t get the sleep they should. But constant lack of sleep can be more dangerous than most realize. As one study points out, “there is an increasing amount of...
View ArticleTablets Impact Sleep?
While reading on tablets (iPad, Kindle, etc.) has many benefits (more economical, environmentally friendly, etc.) there may be some drawbacks as well. A small study recently conducted found that...
View ArticleNight Shifts Cause Cancer?
An interesting study examined the incidence of cancer in men who worked at night vs. those who did not. For men who did work nights, the six-year study period found: 74% increase in risk of bladder...
View ArticleRegular Sleep = Healthy Pregnancy
Our circadian rhythm is set by the natural light/dark nature of our days and night and is associated with many biological processes. And, as one study found, it can also have a negative impact on...
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