Thursday, January 24, 2008

Inadequate Nightly Sleep Linked to Overweight Children

"(NewsTarget) Sleep is a dynamic process in which the body is actively recharging and the immune system is at its peak. Sleep is essential for good physical and mental health for adults and children alike. Recent findings from the University of Auckland in New Zealand suggest that sleep restriction has metabolic effects that predispose to weight gain."click here for the details