Consumer News Sleep Is Important To Children S Brain Health And Cognitive Function

Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find

Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn't only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running U.S. study of older adults has now linked chronic insomnia to changes inside the brain ... Read More

To keep the brain young, safeguard your sleep, study suggests

Researchers studied a group of adults to learn more about the connection between sleep quality and brain aging. The scientists used MRI scans to determine each person’s ‘brain age’ and compared that ... Read More

Eat, breathe, sleep: Dr Steven Olmos on the significance of sleep

As an internationally recognised authority in TMJ and sleep-disordered breathing, Dr Steven Olmos knows a thing or two about the importance of sleep. Olmos visited South Africa to attend the launch of ... Read More

8 screen-free habits that Harvard researchers say boost kids’ brainpower

In today’s digital age, children are exposed to screens more than ever, with studies showing an average daily screen time exceeding five hours for many kids in the United States. Harvard Medical ... Read More

Avoid these 5 magnesium mistakes that could affect your child’s brain development

Parents often focus on their child’s diet, ensuring they get enough protein, calcium and vitamins but there is one quiet, behind-the-scenes nutrient that is equally vital and too often overlooked. Read More