Irregular Bedtimes Tied to Kids’ Behavioral Problems

A study from researchers at University College London found that irregular bedtimes could disrupt natural body rhythms and cause sleep deprivation, undermining brain maturation and the ability to regulate certain behaviors."Not having fixed bedtimes, accompanied by a constant sense of flux, induces a state of body and mind akin to jet lag," said Professor Yvonne Kelly, Ph.D., of the University College London, "and this matters for healthy development and daily functioning."...

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