University of Houston study: Poor sleep at night ‘spills over’ into children’s emotional lives UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON POOR SLEEP HARMS CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY PUBLISHED BY UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AND DIRECTOR OF THE SLEEP AND ANXIETY CENTER… CREDIT: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON In a new study...
If your preschooler pushes their dinner plate away or wages battles against taking another bite of a vegetable they don’t like, they may not grow out of it anytime soon, according to a new study. By age four, children could be established picky eaters, the new study suggests. And the more parents try to control...
New research finds an association between moderate coffee consumption and a reduced risk of developing metabolic syndrome. The reduced risk was observed in both men and women. A class of nutrients called polyphenols may be what gives coffee this health benefit. Experts say that losing weight, not smoking, and getting sufficient exercise are still the...
Rosehip oil comes from the seeds of the rosehip fruit. Its rich antioxidant content suggests it may be useful for treating a number of skin conditions. As an oil, it may also have potential as a cleanser and makeup remover. Many skincare companies now offer rosehip oil either in its pure form or as an...
It’s not just sugar — kids are exposed to a variety of sweeteners that are bad for their health. There are at least eight sweeteners that the AAP wants parents to know about. These sweeteners often hide in foods that are advertised as having less sugar. Parents looking for alternatives to sugar should be careful when selecting foods that promise less sugar. You may be getting less sugar, but your family could be eating...
