Poor sleep in infancy linked to behavioral and emotional problems in toddlers
Infants who experience poor sleep quality and disrupted sleep may be at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems as toddlers.... Read More...
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Irregular sleep may increase risk of cardiovascular events
Inconsistent bedtimes and irregular sleep patterns could more than double the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.... Read More...
The skinny on why poor sleep may increase heart risk in women
Women who sleep poorly tend to overeat and have an unhealthy diet, putting them at increased risk of developing heart disease and obesity.... Read More...
Children’s mental health affected by sleep duration
Shorter sleep duration can increase the risk of children developing depression, anxiety, and cognitive problems. Children who routinely suffered sleep disruptions or shorter sleep durations had reduced brain volume in the orbitofrontal cortex, prefrontal cortex, precuneus, supramarginal gyrus, and temporal cortex.... Read More...
Sleep linked to language skills in neurodevelopmental disorders
Sleep disruptions are common features of Fragile X syndrome, Williams syndrome, and Down syndrome. The disruption of sleep in these neurodevelopmental disorders appears to be linked to language development. The longer children with neurodevelopmental disorders slept, the more words they knew.... Read More...
Sleep difficulties in children with Autism caused by shallower brain waves
Children on the autism spectrum have, on average, 25% shallower brain waves than typically developing children, indicating a reason why they may have trouble entering deep sleep states.... Read More...
Impulsive behavior linked to sleep and screen time
Too little sleep and too much screen time are linked to increased impulsive behaviors, especially in younger people. Reducing recreational screen time to two hours a day and sleeping for 9-11 hours per night can help curb impulse behaviors.... Read More...
The mystery of why we sleep
Researchers shed light on why we need to sleep and discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.... Read More...
Sleep interrupted: What’s keeping us up at night?
Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleep disruptions. Surprisingly, researchers found no link between caffeine consumption four hours before sleep and sleep disturbances for most people.... Read More...
Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition
A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. ... Read More...
Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders
Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. ... Read More...
Opioids are not sleep aids, and can actually worsen sleep research finds
Opioids are often prescribed to help those with chronic pain manage sleep problems associated with their condition. New research reports opioids effect on sleep quality is limited and of poor quality. Additionally, opioids can increase the risk of sleep apnea.... Read More...