Tag Archives: Childrens

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 […]

Vitamin D during pregnancy improves children’s bone health for years to come, study shows

A recent follow-up study to the MAVIDOS study confirmed that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy improves bone mineral density in offspring, and these benefits persist up to seven years of age. Test: Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and childhood bone mineral density in offspring. Follow-up of a randomized controlled trial. Photo source: April / Shutterstock.com […]

Children’s screen time mirrors that of their parents. Excessive screen time affects language skills: study

Are you worried that your child is spending too much time in front of a screen? It’s not entirely their fault, as they often imitate what they see. A recent study found that children’s screen habits are very similar to those of their parents, and excessive screen employ in the family can negatively impact children’s […]