By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — New research offers a compelling reason for parents to ban smartphones, tablets and laptops in their children’s bedrooms at night: The bright light of these devices may lower levels of melatonin, a hormone that prompts sleep.
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By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Children who have their tonsils removed to treat sleep apnea are more likely to suffer breathing complications than kids who have the procedure for other reasons, a new review shows.
Researchers found that across 23 studies, about 9 percent of children undergoing a tonsillSee Original Article
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — School-age children need adequate sleep for peak performance.
“Children and teens need significantly more sleep than adults to support their rapid mental and physical development,” said Dr. Clay Stallworth, a pediatrician with Georgia Regents University Health System in Augusta.
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By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Otherwise healthy people who have poor sleep habits may be putting themselves at risk for early signs of heart disease, a new study suggests.
Folks who get too much or too little sleep — or not enough quality rest — are more likely to suffer from […]
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