ADHD Linked to Lack of Sleep in Kids

Lack of sleep in children increases their risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research published in the April 27, 2009 online edition of Pediatrics. In a study of 7- and 8-year-olds conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland, children who received less than 7.7 hours of sleep per night were at significantly increased risk of developing hyperactive/inattentive disorders compared to children who slept longer. The Finish study is the first to identify length of sleep alone as a source of behavioral difficulties. “There...