Early-to-Bed for Kids Cuts Obesity Risk Later On

by ParentCo. July 15, 2016

Preschoolers who are regularly tucked into bed by 8 p.m. are far less likely to become obese teenagers than young children who go to sleep later in the evening, new research has found. Bedtimes after 9 p.m. appeared to double the likelihood of obesity later in life, according to a study.
Source: Early preschool bedtimes cut risk of obesity later on: Kids in bed by 8 p.m. have half the risk of those who turn in late -- ScienceDaily


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