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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 […]

Breastfeeding for longer reduces asthma risk via well gut and nasal microbiome: study

Exclusive breastfeeding for longer periods is associated with better overall health in children, and a recent study strengthens that link. Researchers found that breastfeeding for more than three months provides protection against asthma by promoting a well microbiome in the gut and nasal cavity. Studies suggest that both breastfeeding and microbial colonization during infancy play […]