Parents and doctors often think about children’s sleep all wrong, says psychologist Jessica Lunsford-Avery. Instead of focusing on quantity of hours, they should pay more attention to quality of rest.

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Disrupted sleep and sleep loss interferes with the brain's ability to filter out bad memories, which could contribute to a ...

If your eyes bulge more than is typical, it could be a serious health condition like hyperthyroidism. It’s important to share your symptoms and medical history with your doctor. Depending on the ...

The effects of sleep deprivation have been well studied. Sleep deprivation happens when you do not get enough sleep, or good quality sleep, to meet your body's needs. Not getting adequate sleep ...

The liver is responsible for metabolizing fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Issues like fatty liver disease or impaired liver function can disrupt these processes, and a sluggish liver may lead to the ...

Udeme Samuel Jacob is affiliated with The South African Research Chair: Education and Care in Childhood, Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. Olumide A ...

Sleep deprivation is the touchstone of many a meme, but the effects of falling short on shut-eye are no joke ... are discovering new ways in which a lack of sleep impacts our mental health.

This is supported by a 2020 study that has shown that sleep-deprived individuals have a bigger appetite and tend to eat more calories. What’s more, to compensate for lack of energy, sleep ...