A Quarter Of Children Who Sleep Fewer Than 10 Hours A Night Become Overweight By The Age Of 6

Between the ages of six months and six years old, close to 90 percent of children have at least one sleep-related problem. Among the most common issues are night terrors, teeth-grinding and bed-wetting. For the majority, it’s simply a stage that passes. But at least 30 percent of children in this age group have difficulties sleeping six consecutive hours - either because they can’t fall into slumber or they can’t stay asleep.

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Filed under: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness on November 21st, 2008