Good sleep hygiene gives children the best chances of getting adequate, healthy shuteye every day. And sleeping a healthy night is critical in promoting children's growth and development. Research tells us that kids who don't get enough sleep on a consistent basis are more likely to have problems at school and develop more slowly than their peers who are getting enough. The … [Read more...]
Eat You Way To A Great Nights Sleep
WHO HAS NOT HAD trouble sleeping? Everyone does on occasion, but for many, it is an increasingly frequent experience. The typical explanation is the unparalleled distractions of modern lifestyles. We email compulsively, text friends at all hours, and binge-watch television. Consequently, our sleep suffers. Studies show that Americans? current average nightly sleep has decreased … [Read more...]
Just in time for the holidays
HEALTH ALERT FOR THE HOLIDAYS: New Research & 10 Top Tips A new study published in the December issue of Sleep Health has shown a connection between caffeinated, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and insufficient sleep. Subjects who got only five hours of zzzz?s or less per night were found to consume higher quantities of sugary, caffeinated sodas. ?SSBs have been … [Read more...]