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An early bedtime improves children’s gut health by increasing the number of beneficial bacteria

Children who go to bed early have a richer gut microbiome and better sleep efficiency, paving the way for potential interventions that leverage the gut-brain connection to improve sleep quality and overall health. Test: Characteristics of intestinal flora in children going to bed early and behind schedule. Image source: Africa Studio / Shutterstock In a […]

A nationwide survey highlights bedtime battles and sleep problems among adolescent children

A fresh nationwide study suggests that many bedtime arguments stem from children’s worries after shadowy. And while most families have bedtime rituals to facilitate their little ones drift off to sleep peacefully, many rely on strategies that may escalate sleep problems in the long run, according to the University of Michigan Health CS Mott Children’s […]