Sleep Research
At Millpond we found these research articles of great interest and thought parents visiting our site would too. So we have complied a list of the most up to date and most relevant for you to read.
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Research Articles
Adult sleep problems - Symptoms of sleep deprivation
Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water, but most of us don't get enough sleep. Read more about the causes and effects of sleep deprivation.
Your Children may need 2 hours more sleep each night
A survey carried out by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) in 2004 in America found children are getting less sleep than experts recommend for their age group and that parents do not always know how much sleep their child needs…
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Children's Sleep Duration Differs According To The Time Of Day, Week, And Year, And Can Influence Their Weight And Behavior
A study in New Zealand by Professor Mitchell discovered a link with lack of sleep, obesity and behavioural problems in children.
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Less sleep linked to weight problems in childhood
Chaput JP et al. linked the relationship between short sleeping hours and childhood overweight/obesity.
Sleep: a wake-up call
Hyperactivity, even ADHD, may be caused by late nights according to research.
Toddlers with persistent sleep problems have more injuries
A new study by psychologists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) finds that toddlers who persistently wake up one or more times a night, at least once a week are at a greater risk for accidental injuries severe enough to require medical attention.
