Not taking daytime naps may cause hyperactivity, depression, and anxiety in kids

 According to a recent study at Pennsylvania State University, kids who do not take daytime naps are more likely to experience hyperactivity, depression and anxiety.

The study results revealed that parents of children-between the ages of 4 and 5 who did not take daytime naps-said that they exhibited higher levels of hyperactivity, anxiety and depression than those who continued to nap at this age.

Study leader Dr. Brian, said that previous studies had shown that poor or inadequate sleep is linked with symptoms of hyperactivity, anxiety and depression.

The study was presented on Monday at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.