HARMFUL HEALTH HEALTH EFFECTS. AND JOINING US TODAY IS DOCTOR CANDACE JONES, A PEDIATRICIAN WITH KAISER PERMANENTE. JUST TO GIVE US SOME MORE INSIGHT ON THE DANGERS OF POOR SLEEP HABITS IN CHILDREN.

Many children don't get enough sleep. Learn why adequate sleep is vital for their growth, development and well-being.

As an adult, enjoying a good night’s sleep helps your body to rest and recover, it strengthens your immune system, helps your brain to process your experiences and what you’ve learned that day, and ...

“[Sleep habits] are important for all brains. They’re especially important for developing brains,” said Dr. Gene Beresin. Mark Herz: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. With summer vacation just around the ...

Children need adequate sleep for optimal learning and for their mental and physical health. But a new study finds that few kids are getting the recommended amount of shut-eye, even though their ...

(The Conversation) – Everyone knows that sleep is critical for growing children and their mental and physical health. Regular, high-quality sleep habits help children consolidate memory and learn ...

Much evidence has documented that poor sleep in children is associated with academic underachievement and poor emotional and behavioral regulation. But how does one increase the amount of sleep ...

How important is sleep for children? Getting too little could leave them more emotional and impulsive. more As a nation, we don’t get enough sleep. And we’re passing along our night-owl habits to ...

It's a vital part of mental and physical health. But statistics show that more than 35% of kids aren't getting enough sleep. Health experts say sleep is important for everyone, but especially for kids ...

Sometimes it seems like children have an infinite amount of energy. Playing, running, learning new things and interacting with peers can tire even the most energetic kid out, but somehow they wake up ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Sleep is critical to a healthy lifestyle. When we sleep, we consolidate information from the day, rest our body and renew internal resources. However, most people are not ...

With the school year already under way, the importance of sleep can be overlooked as kids and parents get back into a different routine this time of year. In today’s Medical Minute, we go through tips ...