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09 Sep

Posted at 08:09h in Children's Health, Sleep

In my work with new parents, the number one question I am asked is, “When will our baby sleep through the night?” I wish the answer was straightforward! A baby’s sleep depends on many factors, such as gestational age (premature or not), health and temperament. A review...

01 Sep

Posted at 07:55h in Sleep, Weight Management

A Good Night’s Rest Helps Keep Off the Pounds A recent study found that sleepers who went to bed earlier and stayed in bed longer ate fewer calories. A sleep-restricted group gained approximately 2 pounds while the normal sleepers did not gain weight. The full article...

09 May

Posted at 06:19h in Sleep

Sleep is a necessary body function that allows the body to perform many essential tasks. It is during sleep that the brain commits new information to memory via a process known as memory consolidation. Lack of sleep may lead to feelings of irritability and disrupt...