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Lack of sleep is making our children obese

25.11.2016

Jenny Stephenson - The Guardian, 14 November 2016.

Researchers at King’s College London have just added more evidence to the pile showing that irregular bedtimes and insufficient sleep in childhood may result in increased calorie consumption and obesity. Also, children who aren’t getting enough sleep are more likely to experience daytime behavioural problems than those who do not.

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