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Health benefits of sleeping

Health benefits of sleeping

Do not ignore the power of a good night’s sleep. Good sleep has become somewhat of a rarity these days. People believe that they can get by without an adequate amount of sleep. A lack of sleep can contribute to health risks in the long run, so it is important […]

by August 30, 2019
New sleep guidelines for children of all ages

New sleep guidelines for children of all ages

New sleep guidelines for children of all ages The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed new sleep guidelines for children of all ages. These brand new recommendations come with an endorsement from The American Academy of Pediatrics as well. Let’s take a look at the new sleep guidelines for […]

by June 19, 2016
Children are being poisoned by laundry detergent pods

Children are being poisoned by laundry detergent pods

Children are being poisoned by laundry detergent pods, according to a new study. These pods are becoming a rising safety concern for kids, as thousands are being poisoned every year. The study from the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus included over 60,000 children under 6 years old. […]

by April 27, 2016
San Francisco has raised its smoking age to 21

San Francisco has raised its smoking age to 21

San Francisco has raised its smoking age to 21 Smoking is a killer. A recent American Cancer Society study shows that even with significant dropping smoking rates, cigarettes still account for about 3 out of 10 deaths in the United States. Starting on June 1st, people who want to buy […]

by March 13, 2016
Medication frequently, unintentionally given incorrectly to young children

Medication frequently, unintentionally given incorrectly to young children

According to researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 63,000 children under six years old experienced out-of-hospital medication errors every year between 2002-2012. One child is affected every 8 minutes, usually by a parent with good intentions or an unintentional error by a caregiver. The research was published in the journal Pediatrics. […]

by October 21, 2014
Why are your kids not getting enough sleep?

Why are your kids not getting enough sleep?

Do not ignore the power of a good night’s sleep. Quality sleep has become somewhat of a rarity these days. Sometimes, it is easy to believe that you can get by without an adequate amount of rest, but a lack of sleep can contribute to health risks in the long […]

by September 13, 2014
Detrimental effects of watching television on sleep in young children

Detrimental effects of watching television on sleep in young children

Do not ignore the power of a good night’s sleep. Quality sleep has become somewhat of a rarity these days. Sometimes, it is easy to believe that you can get by without an adequate amount of rest, but a lack of sleep can contribute to health risks in the long […]

by April 23, 2014