Articles for Tag: "sleep"

Later school start times could improve teens’ health 
Later school start times could improve teens’ health
While experts say adolescents need to sleep later, making that happen isn’t easy.
Heavy marijuana use as a teen impacts long-term memory 
Heavy marijuana use as a teen impacts long-term memory
Experts encourage parents to discuss the serious consequences of cannabis use with their kids.
Female athletes are at increased risk for injuries  Featured
Female athletes are at increased risk for injuries
Girls playing high school sports are more prone to overuse injuries than boys.
5 tips for a good night’s sleep  Featured
5 tips for a good night’s sleep
No need to count sheep with these simple recommendations.
Sleeping pills may increase the risk of car crashes 
Sleeping pills may increase the risk of car crashes
Taking these medications puts you at an increased risk for an accident.
Lack of sleep can lead to depressive disorders in kids 
Lack of sleep can lead to depressive disorders in kids
Insufficient rest linked to mental health problems for children.
Consistent bedtime routines help kids sleep 
Consistent bedtime routines help kids sleep
A new study finds that sticking to a plan helps children fall and stay asleep.